Free-agent RB Chris Henry worked out for the Washington Redskins on Tuesday morning and is on his way to Houston to sign with the Texans' practice squad, a league source told Scout.com.

Houston has three backs on their 53-man roster and is currently carrying undrafted rookie free-agent Arian Foster on their practice squad. The contracts of Houston's No. 2 RB Chris Brown and No. 3 RB Ryan Moats are set to expire after the season ends, so if Henry shows he's capable of contributing, he could push for roster spot in the future.

Henry, based on the way that he runs, is probably a better fit for Houston one-cut, zone blocking scheme than Washington's power rushing offense.

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