Patriots claimed DT Chris Jones off waivers from the Bucs. Jones, a sixth-round pick by the Texans in April, spent nine days on the Bucs' roster before getting cut Tuesday. He'll likely be a weekly inactive.

Bucs claimed DT Chris Jones off waivers from the Texans. Jones was a sixth-round pick out of Bowling Green in April. The Texans were hoping to stash him on the practice squad. The Bucs had just three defensive tackle on the roster before being awarded Jones. He's an athletic lineman.

Texans waived DT Chris Jones. A lunchpail sixth-rounder out of Bowling Green, Jones is a prime practice squad candidate. He just came up short behind Earl Mitchell and Terrell McClain.

Texans agreed to terms with No. 198 overall pick DT Chris Jones on a four-year contract. The 2012 MAC Defensive Player of the Year at Bowling Green, the Texans have projected Jones as an undersized nose tackle. At 6-foot-2 and "just" 302 pounds, Jones relies more on his hands and athleticism than brute strength. He has a relentless motor. He could see some sub-package snaps as a rookie.

The Texans are projecting sixth-round pick Chris Jones as an undersized nose tackle in their 3-4 defense. Jones stands under 6-foot-2 and only weighs 302, but displays active hands and quickness off the snap to get leverage. Texans writer Lance Zierlein compares Jones' non-stop motor to Earl Mitchell's, who is Houston's current starting nose tackle. A highly productive interior penetrator in the MAC, Jones could contribute in sub-packages as a rookie and develop into more down the line.