(SportsRadio 610) - The Texans are re-signing quarterback-turned-tight end Jeff Driskel, but apparently he's switching back to his original position.
Pro Football Network's Aaron Wilson reported Friday the Texans re-signed Driskel to a one-year contract.
While Driskel made the Texans' practice squad last year as a quarterback, he was eventually moved to tight end because of his size (6'4", 235 pounds), athleticism and he wasn't being used behind center.
Driskel played in just one game and 10 snaps on special teams. But he's clearly valued in the building. The team named Driskel IMPACT Newcomer of the Year for his work in the Houston community.
"Driskel completed the most community service hours by taking part in Texans community events almost every player off day of the season," the Texans announced in a Jan. 6 press release. "With opportunities ranging from visiting schools, handing out meals to veterans in need or visits to the Boys & Girls Club, Driskel was incredibly consistent and often brought his family to take part in serving. In the offseason, Driskel can be found lifting the sprits of hospital patients back home at the Orlando Health Foundation, which he also represented on his My Cause My Cleats this season."
Prior to joining the Texans last year, the former sixth-round pick out of Florida, played in three games and started one game for the Denver Broncos in 2020. He played and started in three games for the Detroit Lions in 2019 and started five games for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2018.
Driskel's completed 58.6 percent of his passes with 13 touchdowns and eight interceptions in his career.
"Jeff's a smart guy," Texans general manager Nick Caserio told Payne & Pendergast last December after the initial position change. "I'd say he's given us some different looks in practice. He works hard. ... Jeff's a good athlete. He runs well. He's tough, smart. He has playing strength. He's played in games. He's kind of a third quarterback to developmental player. So, how do you carry those players on your team, what's your depth on the roster relative to what your options are? Jeff's been good to work with."
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