Texans to bring in RB Pierre Thomas for visit with Foster out

Published September 12, 2015

Dec 15, 2013; St. Louis, MO, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas (23) is tackled by St. Louis Rams free safety Rodney McLeod (23) during the first half at the Edward Jones Dome. The Rams defeated the Saints 27-16. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

The Houston Texans moved quickly to fill the void caused by running back Arian Foster's injury, scheduling a workout with former New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas.

According to the Houston Chronicle, the Texans will host Thomas on Wednesday as the team looks find a replacement for Foster. The Houston running back suffered a groin injury Monday that is expected to require surgery and sideline him part of the regular season.

The 30-year-old Thomas was cut by the Saints in March. In eight seasons, Thomas has rushed for 3,745 yards and 28 touchdowns.

The Chronicle reports the Texans will also host running backs Joe McKnight and Ben Malena on Wednesday.

McKnight is a former fourth-round pick of the New York Jets, while Malena is a former Houston practice squad player.

(h/t Houston Chronicle)

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