The Texans brought in former New York Jets and Carolina Panthers kicker Matt Ammendola for a visit Wednesday, according to league sources.
Texans kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn is dealing with a short-term injury and is not expected to be available for at least a Thursday night preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers, per a source.Fairbairn, who missed four games last season on injured reserve with a groin injury with Joey Slye stepping in for him, is not expected to be out for long. The Texans need a kicker for this preseason finale.The Pennsylvania native made 20 of 26 field goals as a senior at Oklahoma State.
With the Jets, he was cut in December after hitting 13 of 19 field goals and 14 of 15 extra points through 11 games. He was signed to the practice squad after being released, then signed to a reserve-future deal before being released in March.Aaron Wilson is a Pro Football Network reporter and a contributor to KPRC-2 and
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