The Texans re-signed former starting nickel back Desmond King to the practice squad, Aaron Wilson of KPRC in Houston reports.

King was released at the end of the preseason and replaced by Tavierre Thomas as the nickel.

King is a former Tennessee Titans All-Pro selection. King, 28, was signed to a two-year, $7 million contract last year. He started 25 games over the past two seasons and was once listed as first on the depth chart at nickel and also has punt return skills. He was due $3 million this season with $500,000 guaranteed before being released.

He had a short stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers before being released.

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