Tuesday was a busy one at Houston Texans team headquarters. The team worked out 10 free agents as part of the weekly tryout circuit.

A couple of the 10 are worth deeper thought. Foremost is quarterback Connor Shaw, a plucky young journeyman. The Texans currently only carry two quarterbacks on the 3-man roster and do not have a third even on the practice squad. Shaw started a game for the Cleveland Browns and played well for the Chicago Bears in the 2016 preseason, but he has been dogged by injuries.

Defensive lineman Kendall Langford is the other top name. The 31-year-old veteran is an experienced 3-4 end who has had some success as a pass rusher from that spot. He bagged seven sacks for the Indianapolis Colts in 2015 and has the size and strength to play the anchor end. He has tried out for both the New York Jets and New Orleans Saints in recent days.

The other tryouts confirmed via team press release:

DE Tyson Jackson

OLB Lamarr Houston

OLB Jayrone Elliott

WR River Cracraft

OT Steven Moore

CB J.R. Nelson

DB Marcus Sayles

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