Bates signed a contract with the Texans, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bates has significant experience on special teams, including a fumble recovery for a touchdown against the Texans in 2013 and being named a team captain for the Rams in 2015 and the Titans in 2017. The 29-year-old linebacker has 65 career tackles on special teams with three fumble recoveries and one forced fumble.