The Houston Texans have signed former New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Brandon Deaderick, according to a league source. The former Alabama defensive lineman and New England Patriots seventh-round draft pick played in 2013 for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He recorded nine tackles, a half-sack and a forced fumble before being placed on injured reserve. Deaderick played for the Patriots for three seasons before being cut last year. He had 18 tackles, one sack and two forced fumbles in his final season with the Patriots in 2012. For his career, he has 54 tackles and 5.5 sacks. Follow me on Twitter: @RavensInsider Aaron Wilson covers the Ravens for The Baltimore Sun