It didn't take long for Quintin Demps to make an impact.
The safety signed with the Texans on Wednesday, suited up for practice, and ended the morning's work by picking off a pass near the goal line. The eight-year veteran was glad to be back with the team he played for from 2010 to 2012. More importantly, he was happy he could contribute positively and quickly.
"It was a good play," Demps said. "It felt good though getting my hand on the ball. Anytime you can do that in this league it is huge."
The Texans also added defensive end Fili Moala on Wednesday. Moala will wear number 64.
Demps, a San Antonio native, spent last season with the Giants and 2013 with the Chiefs. He also brings
return abilities to the squad and can contribute on special teams if needed. Head coach Bill O'Brien cited Demps' experience as an obvious plus for the Texans.
"He's been around, he's a pro, and so I think he understands the expectations coming in here," O'Brien said. "He's got to do it on the field every day. He's been a good addition right off the bat here."
Cornerback Johnathan Joseph echoed O'Brien's sentiments, and was quick to point out Demps' instant impact.
"He's another one of those veteran presence guys that played a lot of football in this league, capable of making big plays," Joseph said. "He came in and stepped right in today and made a big interception down there in two-minute, and I think he can help this football team out in many ways because he's pretty good on kick return and special teams as well and he can play defense as well."
In his three years as a Texan, Demps played in 23 games, logged 45 tackles and picked off a pair of passes. He's intercepted a combined eight passes in the last two seasons, and the former UTEP Miner has 11 picks in his career.
Fellow corner Kareem Jackson was a rookie when Demps joined the Texans, and he was glad the former Texan was back.
"We were all happy to see him when he came in for his work out," Jackson said. "For him to be out here on the field with us again is definitely a lot of fun. We are definitely excited for him."
Demps made no proclamations or plans other than saying he planned on "competing" every day, and to let his play speak for itself. He and the Texans will practice inside the Houston Methodist Training Center on Thursday morning.
See the complete list of Texans transactions below.
HOUSTON – The Houston Texans have signed the following free agents:* *
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Quintin Demps |
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5-11 |
208 |
30 |
8 |
UTEP |
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Fili Moala |
DE |
6-4 |
308 |
30 |
7 |
USC |
The Houston Texans have waived the following player:* *
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Jasper Coleman |
DE |
6-4 |
290 |
22 |
R |
William & Mary |
The Houston Texans have waived the following player – injured:* *
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Mike McFarland |
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6-5 |
252 |
23 |
R |
South Florida |
The Houston Texans roster in photos. (Updated 4/16/2021)
TE, Jordan Akins, #88
TE, Antony Auclair
DL, Auzoyah Alufohai, #98
DB, Cornell Armstrong, #30
DL, Ross Blacklock, #90
OL, Justin Britt
DB, Terrence Brooks
TE, Pharaoh Brown, #85
OL, Cohl Cabral, #72
OL, Marcus Cannon
WR, Randall Cobb, #18
DL, Maliek Collins
WR, Chris Conley
WR, Brandin Cooks, #13
WR, Isaiah Coulter, #82
WR, Keke Coutee, #16
DB, Keion Crossen, #35
LB, Zach Cunningham, #41
LB, Tae Davis
DL, Brandon Dunn, #92
LB, Duke Ejiofor, #53
WR, Alex Erickson
K, Ka'imi Fairbairn, #7
QB, Ryan Finley
OL, Hjalte Froholdt, #77
LB, Jonathan Greenard, #52
LB, Kamu Grugier-Hill
LB, Nate Hall, #48
DB, Vernon Hargreaves III, #26
OL, Charlie Heck, #67
RB, Dontrell Hilliard, #27
OL, Tytus Howard, #71
RB, Buddy Howell, #38
RB, Mark Ingram
TE, Ryan Izzo
LB, Jordan Jenkins
RB, David Johnson, #31
DL, Jaleel Johnson
DB, Lonnie Johnson Jr., #32
P, Cameron Johnston
DB, Desmond King
LB, Christian Kirksey
DL, Shaq Lawson
RB, Phillip Lindsay
LB, Jacob Martin, #54
OL, Justin McCray
LB, Whitney Mercilus, #59
DB, Terrance Mitchell
WR, Donte Moncrief
DB, A.J. Moore Jr., #33
WR, Chris Moore
DB, Eric Murray, #23
LB, Hardy Nickerson
DL, Charles Omenihu, #94
DB, Jonathan Owens, #36
LB, Kevin Pierre-Louis
RB, Scottie Phillips, #40
TE, Paul Quessenberry
DB, John Reid, #34
DB, Justin Reid, #20
DL, Derek Rivers
WR, Andre Roberts
DB, Bradley Roby, #21
OL, Max Scharping, #74
DB, Tremon Smith
OL, Jordan Steckler
OL, Lane Taylor
QB, Tyrod Taylor
DL, Vincent Taylor
LB, Joe Thomas
DB, Tavierre Thomas
OL, Cole Toner
OL, Laremy Tunsil, #78
DL, MeMarcus Walker
TE, Kahale Warring, #81
QB, Deshaun Watson, #4
LS, Jon Weeks #46
