Kevin Walter (back) is expected to be ready for training camp. Walter missed all of minicamp with lower back soreness, but it was never a major concern. With Nate Washington considered a lock for the 53-man roster, he's competing Damian Williams for the Titans' No. 5 receiver job.

Kevin Walter (back) will be sidelined until training camp. Walter has barely practiced since signing in April, and is starting to hurt his roster chances. At this point, Walter might need Tennessee to renege on its promise of keeping Nate Washington to have a real shot at making the 53-man roster.

Titans signed WR Kevin Walter, formerly of the Texans. Walter, who turns 32 before the season, caught 41 balls for 518 yards (12.6 YPR) and two touchdowns last year across 16 games (14 starts). A reliable possession receiver and plus blocker, Walter lacks big-play ability and has never been much of a touchdown scorer. He'll add depth in Nashville with Nate Washington on his way out. Walter should not be a candidate to start.

Free agent WR Kevin Walter is visiting the Titans on Tuesday. As is Brandon Stokley. It's the first we've heard of Walter since he was cut loose by the Texans on the first day of free agency. The Titans have a crowded receiver corps, but would be short on veteran experience if Nate Washington is traded or released, as expected. Walter is durable and sure-handed, but offers little as a play-maker. He'd be a downgrade from Washington.

Texans released WR Kevin Walter. It's a move that's been long in the making. Walter is tough in traffic and a dependable blocker, but one of the league's least effective No. 2 receivers. He's held the Texans' offense back for years. The move clears $2.5 million in cap space, and allows the Texans to experiment with more explosive options opposite Andre Johnson. Keshawn Martin and Lestar Jean are both possibilities, but the Texans will surely be on the lookout for receiving help in the draft and free agency. DeVier Posey is recovering from a torn Achilles' tendon.

ESPN's Paul Kuharsky considers Kevin Walter a candidate to be released. Walter has two years left on his deal and is due $3.5 million in 2013, but cutting him would save the Texans $2.5 million against the cap. Walter is no more than a blocker, and finding a capable No. 2 receiver to play opposite Andre Johnson is Houston's top priority.

Texans owner Bob McNair reiterated the team's desire to add a No. 2 receiver. McNair thinks the team will mostly keep building through the draft. "It depends on what's available when our pick comes up. If we had an outstanding wide receiver who was available at that point in time, I don't doubt we'd take him," McNair said. Houston holds the No. 27 pick in the 2013 draft. The top receiver prospects include Keenan Allen, Cordarrelle Patterson, and Tavon Austin, among others. The Texans badly need to upgrade on Kevin Walter.

Kevin Walter managed just two receptions on two targets for 15 yards in Sunday's Divisional round loss at New England. Walter was outproduced by not only rookie DeVier Posey but also FB James Casey. Due to earn $3.15 million in 2013 after losing snaps to a more dangerous Posey down the stretch, Walter could be a cap casualty entering his age-31 season.

Kevin Walter had three catches for 51 yards in Sunday's Week 17 loss to the Colts. Walter didn't record his first catch until midway through the third quarter and the majority of his yards came in deficit-induced comeback mode. While he remains one of the better blocking receivers in the league, Walter will finish with his lowest yardage total since 2006. He remains under contract through 2014, but none of his remaining $7 million in salary is guaranteed.

Kevin Walter caught one pass for 12 yards in the Texans' Week 16 loss to the Vikings. Walter caught a quick-hitter on a pick play and appeared to get into the end zone for his first touchdown of the year. But upon second look, his knee came down while the ball was at the one-yard line. Walter will take just 467 yards into the regular season finale as an afterthought in the Texans' offense.