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Let go by Houston The Texans waived Freeman on Friday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The undrafted free agent out of UConn participated in Thursday night's preseason opener against the Chargers, making his sole extra point but missing a 61-yard field goal opportunity. The kicker was likely always just a quick project for the team, with veteran Ka'imi Fairbairn holding down the starting job. Freeman will now be subject to waivers, and if he clears will become a free agent able to sign with any franchise.

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Texans' DeMeco Ryans praises rookie Marlin Klein after catch vs Chargers in his NFL debut

Houston rookie second-rounder Marlin Klein played just 11 snaps in his NFL debut Thursday night against the Los Angeles Chargers

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Picked up by Houston The Texans signed Freeman on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Freeman tried out with the team during rookie minicamp back in May, and now he's getting his first NFL contract after going undrafted out of Connecticut. At this point, it's believed that he was brought on board primarily to afford veteran Ka'imi Fairbairn more reps off during practice.

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