Texans agreed to terms with RB Deji Karim, formerly of the Jaguars.

Free agent RB Deji Karim is participating in Texans' rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. Karim wasn't tendered an offer as a restricted free agent by the Colts in March. He has an uphill battle to claim a roster spot in Houston, as he's competing with top undrafted rookie running backs Cierre Wood, Dennis Johnson, George Winn, and Ray Graham. Karim has averaged 3.0 YPC on 98 career totes.

The Colts declined to tender RB/KR Deji Karim, making him an unrestricted free agent. 26-year-old Karim has a career per-carry average of 3.0 with 17 receptions across 26 games. Needless to say, he's not going to experience much of a market.

Colts re-signed RB Deji Karim. It's not a good sign for the Week 15 availability of Donald Brown and Delone Carter, both sidelined by ankle injuries. Karim may have to back up starter Vick Ballard at Houston.

Colts claimed RB Deji Karim off waivers from the Jaguars. The 180th overall pick in the 2010 draft, Karim runs well in a straight line but showed poor instincts in Jacksonville and lacks tackle-breaking ability. The 25-year-old currently holds a career yards-per-carry average of 2.96.

Jaguars waived RB Deji Karim, LB JoJo Dickson, LB Jammie Kirlew, K Sam Swank, CB Trumaine McBride, and LB Stephen Franklin. Karim boasts impressive measurables, but he fell out of favor down the stretch last season after averaging just 2.1 yards on 63 carries as Maurice Jones-Drew's backup. He could draw interest as a kickoff-return candidate.

The Florida Times Union suggests that Deji Karim is "falling out of favor" after being a healthy scratch in Week 13. Karim is averaging 2.03 yards per carry on the season and has one run for double-digit yards on 61 attempts, so his benching is probably overdue. Behind Maurice Jones-Drew, the Jaguars are moving forward with practice squad back DuJuan Harris, Montell Owens, Brock Bolen, and Greg Jones as secondary ball-carrying options. They really could've used some Rashad Jennings this year.

Deji Karim rushed four times for six yards in Sunday's loss to the Saints. Karim spelled Jones-Drew for significant stretches in the first half, but didn't flash. It's a recurring theme so far for Karim, who is surprisingly getting just 2.0 yards per carry through four games. There's only handcuff appeal here as Blaine Gabbert struggles badly.

Coach Jack Del Rio was complementary of Deji Karim following Sunday's win over the Titans. Karim played the majority of the second half as the Jaguars kept an unhappy Maurice Jones-Drew on a "pitch count." Karim averaged just 2.35 yards per carry, but did catch three passes for 39 yards. "He's got some of that explosiveness, some of that vision and balance where he can do some of those things, and so it was great to see," Del Rio said.

Coach Jack Del Rio still feels "great" about his backfield after losing Rashad Jennings for the season. Del Rio talked up bigger roles for fullbacks Montell Owens and Brock Bolen, but most of Jennings' responsibilities will fall on Deji Karim. "Deji in particular has been very explosive this preseason," said Del Rio. "He's got some real quicks, he's got great vision and he's been improved in all facets of his game. And the thing that stands out is the explosive element that he brings." Karim is worth adding this week as a roster stash in standard-sized leagues.