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Texans add DT Terrell McClain

Terrell McClain

Carolina Panthers’ Terrell McClain (97) sits on the sideline during the second half of the NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Aug. 17, 2012. The Panthers won 23-17. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

AP

A guy who wasn’t fit to be a part of a bad team has made his way to one of the best teams.

The Texans filled a need on the defensive line by signing former Panthers cast-off Terrell McClain, according to Tania Ganguli of the Houston Chronicle.

McClain was the first pick of the third round by the Panthers in 2011, making his release earlier this season a mild surprise. But he also hadn’t done much to warrant hanging around, other than having been drafted high. He had a cup of coffee with the Patriots since then, lasting less than a week.

He fills the spot created when injury replacement David Hunter went on injured reserve.