Texans work out former No. 3 overall pick Tyson Jackson

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The Texans worked out former Atlanta Falcons and Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Tyson Jackson on Tuesday, according to league sources not authorized to speak publicly.

Jackson is a former third overall pick of the draft by Kansas City out of LSU.

He was cut by the Falcons after not recording a sack in two seasons with them on the heels of signing a five-year, $25 million contract.

For his career, Jackson, 31, has 267 tackles and nine sacks.

At 6-4, 296 pounds, Jackson is a 3-4 style defensive end.

The Texans also worked out former Chicago Bears and Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Lamarr Houston and former Buffalo Bills cornerback Marcus Sayles.

The Texans need reinforcements on defense with defensive end J.J. Watt (broken leg) and outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (torn pectoral) out for the season.