Texans sign UDFA RB Arian Foster

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Although there were conflicting media reports as to whether former University of Tennessee running back Arian Foster had agreed to a free agent deal with the New Orleans Saints or the Houston Texans, a league source just cleared up any remaining confusion during a telephone interview with us a few minutes ago.

Per our source, Foster is officially a Texan.

“Arian was kind of disappointed that he didn’t get picked, but he has picked his head up and realizes that it’s time to get to work,” the league source told us. “He sees it as a very good opportunity and he can’t wait to get started and get to work.”

WWL-TV in New Orleans reported tonight that Foster was one of the Saints’ undrafted rookie signings. And the Houston Chronicle and the Knoxville News-Sentinel have both reported that Foster has joined the Texans.

As it turns out, the confusion may have been caused by the fact that the Saints did pursue Foster and wanted to sign him to a contract. However, Foster ultimately decided to go with the Texans.

The 6′0,” 226-pounder rushed for 2,964 career yards and 23 touchdowns to rank second on the Volunteers’ all-time rushing list and third in all-purpose yardage.

Hampered by a thigh bruise last season, Foster was limited to 570 yards and one score.

In 2007, he rushed for a career-high 1,193 yards and 12 touchdowns, catching 39 passes for 340 yards and two touchdowns.