The Houston Texans have announced the acquisition of safety Nick Ferguson.

Ferguson spent the last five seasons with the Broncos, appearing in twelve games and starting seven of them in 2007.  In 2005, he started all 16 games.

Prior to joining the Broncos, Ferguson spent three years with the Jets.  Before that, he spent four seasons bouncing around the CFL.

He is the sixth new player that the Texans have signed via veteran free agency.