Former Texans RB Dameon Pierce signs with Chiefs practice squad

Dameon Pierce has found a new home.

The Kansas City Chiefs signed the former Houston Texans' running back to their practice squad early Monday morning ahead of their matchup on Thanksgiving against the Dallas Cowboys. Kansas City hosts Houston next Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium on primetime.

Pierce, a former fourth-round pick out of Florida, led the Texans with 939 rushing yards during the 2022 season but wound up splitting reps with Devin Singletary. Last season, he fell behind both Pro Bowler Joe Mixon and Dare Ogunbowale, mostly seeing success on special teams. This season, he has 10 carries for 26 yards as the third option behind Woody Marks and former All-Pro Nick Chubb.

Kansas City has struggled to move the ball on the ground this season without a consistent lead back. Kareem Hunt did put together a 100-yard rushing performance against the Indianapolis Colts in Sunday's win, but also had a fumble. The Chiefs have been without Isiah Pacheco due to an MCL injury since Week 9.

According to KPRC 2 Sports' Aaron Wilson, Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman made a strong effort to sign Pierce before he signed with the Chiefs.

The Texans take on the Colts this Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Texans: Former RB Dameon Pierce signs with Chiefs practice squad.