Report: Texans looking to add third star receiver

Report: Texans looking to add third star receiver

Published Jul. 27, 2013 12:26 p.m. ET

The Texans signed first-round draft pick, wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins this week, and it appears the franchise isn't done shopping for wingmen.

USA Today's Tom Pelissero reported Houston may be going after free-agent WR Laurent Robinson as well to join Hopkins and veteran Andre Johnson.


Robinson recorded career-highs with the Cowboys in 2011, including 54 receptions, 858 yards and 11 touchdowns, which lead to a sizable five-year, $32 million contract with the Jaguars last year.

The 2012 season was met with disappoint as Robinson only racked up 24 receptions and 252 yards. The wide receiver only played in seven games after a multiple concussions kept him sidelined.

The 205-pound, 6'2" wide out was drafted in the third round in the 2007 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. He has also played for the Rams and Chargers.

Robinson was also reported to be working out with the Jets, Patriots and Lions.

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