The Texans have signed veteran tight end Irvine Smith Jr. from the practice squad to the active roster, the team announced.
He has appeared in two games with the Texans this season, recording 40 offensive snaps and seeing action on nine special teams. Smith has no stats this season.
Cabs is needed for depth purposes with Cade Stour out after undergoing an emergency appendectomy last week.
Smith has played in 51 games with 22 starts in his career and has totaled 109 receptions for 973 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Texas waived wide receiver/returner Steven Sims in the same move.
In seven games, Sims averaged 6.2 yards on 16 punt returns and 27.9 yards on seven kickoff returns.
The Texans also announced the promotion of fullback Andrew Beck and wide receiver Jared Wayne from the practice squad for Saturday’s game against the Chiefs.
Beck has appeared in three games, playing 15 offensive snaps and 17 on special teams. Wayne made his NFL debut on December 1 against the Jaguars, playing 16 offensive snaps and 15 on special teams.
