The Texans are signing veteran fullback Nick Bawden following a successful workout, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports.  This according to a league source.

Bawden joins the defending AFC South champions one day after they worked out tight end-fullback Trevon Wesco.

Bawden, 28, previously played for the New York Jets and Detroit Lions.

Texans starting fullback Andrew Beck has been sidelined with a calf injury.

Bawden (6-foot-2, 245 pounds) played collegiately at San Diego State.

Bawden has rushed for four yards and one touchdown with eight career receptions for 58 yards.

A former seventh-round draft pick by Detroit, Bawden was released by the Jets on July 30 after signing a reserve-future deal in January. Last season, he was released in December to clear a spot for quarterback Aaron Rodgers and signed to the practice squad the following day.

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