The Texans signed free-agent inside linebacker Bradie James and re-signed linebacker Tim Dobbins, the Houston Chronicle reported Thursday.
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According to the Chronicle, James is expected to compete with Darryl Sharpton for the starting weakside linebacker job that's available after DeMeco Ryans was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles. Sharpton is recovering from season-ending surgery for a torn quad muscle, but is expected to be 100 percent by the start of training camp.
Dobbins, 29, spent last season with the Texans. He backed up Brian Cushing and led the team with nine special teams tackles.
By signing James and re-signing Dobbins, finding an inside linebacker in the draft won’t be a priority, according to the Chronicle. The Texans are expected to use a high draft choice on an outside linebacker, and may take an inside linebacker with a lower pick.
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