Texans worked out running backs Akeem Hunt, Charles Sims

KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 26: Running back Akeem Hunt #31 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs up field against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium on November 26, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images) less KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 26: Running back Akeem Hunt #31 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs up field against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium on November 26, 2017 in Kansas City, ... more Photo: Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images Photo: Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images Image 1 of / 90 Caption Close Texans worked out running backs Akeem Hunt, Charles Sims 1 / 90 Back to Gallery

The Texans worked out running backs Akeem Hunt and Charles Sims, according to league sources not authorized to speak publicly.

Hunt has a previous stint with the Texans.

Hunt last played for the Texans last year before being released.

He has also played for the Kansas City Chiefs, New York Giants and Baltimore Ravens.

Hunt has rushed for 228 career yards and averaged 5.1 yards per carry. Hunt has caught 13 passes for 99 yards.

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A former Tampa Bay Buccaneers third-round draft pick, Sims played at the University of Houston before transferring to West Virginia.

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Sims was released by the Buccaneers in late August with an injury settlement.

He has rushed for 958 career yard and two touchdown, catching 129 passes for 1,190 yards and six scores.