HOUSTON (CBS HOUSTON) – The prodigal Hard Knocks star has returned to the Houston Texans and to the city that he now calls home.

“Just the love that Houston shows. The fans, the team. Out of all three places I’ve been this feels at home to me,” said James. “I know some people go by where they grew up, but you know (for me it’s) where they show the most love, this is home.”

James was of course cut by the Texans before the season started and then ended up taking a deal with the Baltimore Ravens to join their practice squad. He was called up to the main roster but was waived a few days ago. The Texans claimed him and added him to the roster.

James said his agent called him laughing and broke the news to him that he was headed to the Texans.

“This has been the craziest 72 hours in my life,” he said when asked about leaving the Texans and heading back to them now.

James mentioned you “never burn bridges” and thanked the Ravens for the opportunity but he is happy to be back with the Texans.

“Just for me to come back just shows how crazy the business is…they made a decision (to release me) and we’re over that.”

The long road traveled is usually in shoes, but for James it seemingly has been in another footwear item.

James is still sporting his signature socks, today going with a rainbow scheme. Fans of the happy socks can soon partake with James. He plans on having his own sock line drop soon.

While the socks drop soon, James is hoping to catch on and make some plays for the Texans.

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