HOUSTON, TEXAS – Former Texas A&M-Kingsville defensive tackle Jimmy Saddler-McQueen signed a contract with the Houston Texans on Saturday.

A four-year letterwinner, Saddler-McQueen is with his third NFL organization since last playing for the Javelinas in 2009.  Following his senior season he signed a free agent contract with the Chicago Bears and then moved on to the Dallas Cowboys where he was briefly on the active roster in 2010.

Saddler-McQueen tallied 144 tackles and 23 tackles for loss in his career with the Javelinas.  He was the Lone Star Conference co-Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2008 and was an Honorable Mention D2Football.com All-American in 2009.  He helped lead the Javelinas to a conference title and playoff berth in 2009.
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