The Texans claimed former Dolphins defensive back Jason Allen off waivers today according to a report by Mark Berman of Fox 26 in Houston.

By claiming Allen off waivers, the Texans are responsible for picking up the remainder of his contract which isn't much of a commitment since his contract expires at the end of this season.

Allen has five years accrued service and his level of free agency in January will depend on how the Collective Bargaining Agreement reads come March - if there is a CBA.