Payne (hamstring) worked out with the Patriots on Wednesday, Howard Balzer of USA Today reports.
The Virginia Tech product was dropped by the Texans with an injury settlement in early September due to a hamstring issue sustained the month prior. Wednesday's tryout in New England suggests that Payne has since moved past his injury, and he could potentially end up on the Patriots' practice squad if the workout goes well.
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Texans' Pheldarius Payne: Reverts to injured reserve
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Payne (hamstring) reverted to injured reserve Wednesday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
The defensive tackle is expected to reach an injury settlement with the Texans and join the team's practice squad, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. Payne injured his hamstring during Saturday's preseason win over the Rams. The rookie initially signed with Houston as an undrafted free agent in April.
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Pheldarius Payne: Let loose by Houston
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Payne was waived by the Texans on Wednesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Houston had signed Payne as an undrafted free agent in April. He'll now be able to get an opportunity with another NFL team.
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Pheldarius Payne: Cut by Houston
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The Texans waived Payne on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Assuming Payne clears waivers, the undrafted rookie out of Virginia Tech will be free to join another organization.
