Texans sign B.J. Daniels off Seahawks’ practice squad

B.J. Daniels’ versatility as a wideout with QB experience has landed him a job in Houston. (AP)

B.J. Daniels’ time with the Seahawks is over, at least for now. The Texans have signed the quarterback-turned-wide receiver off of Seattle’s practice squad, a move that was first reported by Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle and has since been confirmed by Texans coach Bill O’Brien.

Daniels has moved from the Seahawks’ active roster to their practice squad several times this season. He was most recently re-signed to Seattle’s practice squad last week after being waived. He appeared in six games this season, making two catches for 18 yards while also contributing on special teams.

The same versatility that helped Daniels stick with the Seahawks as a converted quarterback also appealed to the Texans, who were down to their third-string quarterback Sunday after backup T.J. Yates injured his knee. Yates was replacing Bryan Hoyer, who was sidelined due to a concussion.

Practice-squad players can be signed to another team’s active roster with the condition that they will receive at least three game checks even if they don’t remain there for that long.

Losing Daniels could lead the Seahawks to add another wide receiver. The two on their practice squad are former Husky Kasen Williams and Douglas McNeil III, who has also spent time at cornerback. Seattle began the season with six wide receivers on its active roster, which now has only four: Doug Baldwin, Jermaine Kearse, Tyler Lockett and Kevin Smith.

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