Texans bring back QB Joe Webb on a one-year contract

The Houston Texans will have at least one backup quarterback that stays the same in 2019.

The Texans signed Joe Webb to a one-year contract on Thursday.

Joe Webb back to Texans on one year $1million deal, per a source

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 21, 2019

The #Texans are signing QB and special teamer Joe Webb back on a 1-year deal worth $1M, source said.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 21, 2019

Webb not only has utility as a backup signal caller, but also as a special teams player and emergency receiver. In Week 14’s rematch with the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium, Webb filled in for an injured receiving corps and played in the slot.

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The 32-year-old is 1-2 for his career, including playoffs. The former UAB Dragon has a 63.1 passer rating in the regular season along with tossing three touchdowns and six interceptions.

Along with Webb, the Texans signed quarterback A.J. McCarron to backup starter Deshaun Watson.