Tight end Garrett Graham said today he has agreed on a three-year contract with the Texans.

The three-year deal is for $11.25 million, including $4.5 guaranteed.

“Some other teams were interested, but coach (Bill) O’Brien let me know he wanted me to stay here,” Graham said. “My wife and I love Houston. We didn’t want to leave. We love the city and people.

“He (O’Brien) wants me to be a move tight end, an H-back, which is what I did a lot in college (Wisconsin). I’m excited to get to know him and to play for him.”

Graham, a fourth-round pick in 2010, caught 49 passes for five touchdowns last season when he made 11 starts. He missed the last three games with a severe hamstring injury.

Graham and Ryan Griffin, who impressed as a rookie last season, give the Texans a strong one-two punch at tight end. They also have Phillip Supernaw and Zach Potter on the roster.

Graham and Griffin move up a spot with the release of two-time Pro Bowl tight end Owen Daniels.

New coach Bill O’Brien likes to use multiple tight ends. The Texans are expected to add another tight end, one who’s larger and an effective on-line blocker.