Senio Kelemete Signs With Texans

The New Orleans Saints lost a member of their offensive line on Wednesday.

Former Saints offensive lineman Senio Kelemete signed a three-year free agent contract with the Houston Texans.

Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reports the deal is worth $12 million, with $5.5 million guaranteed.

A 5th-round selection by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2012 NFL draft, Kelemete was signed by the Saints to their practice squad in 2013, prior to being released, and then re-signed to the practice squad.

The 27-year old Kelemete appeared in 47 games for the Saints over the past three seasons, including 22 starts, while seeing time

A native of Seattle, Washington, Kelemete started 17 games for the Saints over the past two seasons, including 8 in 2017, at both guard and tackle.