Rashad Butler Getting Playing Time

With Ephraim Salaam out for three to four weeks and Scott Jackson sidelined because of a foot injury, the Texans signed veteran free-agent offensive tackle Torrin Tucker.

To make room for Tucker on the roster, running back Mike Bell was placed on waivers. Because running back Chris Brown has returned from a back injury, Bell was expendable.

Bell showed up out of shape and got hurt before he was waived. Tucker will suit up against Denver but won’t get in the game unless it’s an emergency. Left tackle Duane Brown will play the first half. He’ll be replaced by Rashad Butler.

“Everybody in the league’s working with these problems, and we’ve got to work through it,” coach Gary Kubiak said.

(chron.com)