Mike Sims-Walker is scheduled to work out Wednesday for the Texans, according to a league source. Houston is in need of another veteran receiver ever since they decided to let go of Jacoby Jones in free agency. In addition to the loss of Jones, the Texans are also without star Andre Johnson who had arthroscopic knee surgery.

Former Seahawks running back Justin Forsett is scheduled for a tryout with the Texans next week, according to a source. In four NFL seasons, Forsett has compiled 1,287 yards on 278 attempts for a promising 4.6 yards per carry.

Bob McNair wants the city of Houston to host another Super Bowl. They last did so in 2004, two years after the Texans came into the league. Harris County officials are now planning to bid on the 2017 Super Bowl. "When people start thinking about, 'Where am I going to go on vacation this year?' they don't typically think about Houston," the owner said. "We need to change that image. That's part of it."

After trading DeMeco Ryans to the Eagles this offseason, the Texans are confident that Bradie James will be able to more than replace the linebacker. "I don't mind throwing it on the table, we're pretty pleased with picking Bradie (James) up, because we feel like we gained back what we lost with DeMeco leaving, and then some to be honest with you," linebackers Reggie Herring coach said. Earlier in an interview, Herring said that James knew all the "checks" for the defense better than Ryans and Brian Cushing did last year.

Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson will be limited for three to four weeks after having his knee scoped. Johnson underwent the arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. He was inactive for nine regular-season games last year with injuries to both hamstrings. He says he hyperextended the knee against Jacksonville on Nov. 27, his first game back after he missed the previous six.

The Ravens have reached a two-year deal with Jacoby Jones and agreed to terms on a three-year extension with safety Bernard Pollard. A league source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Jones' deal is for $7M. Financial terms for Pollard's deal, which will run through the 2015 season, were not immediately available. Jones, was released on May 1 by the Texans after failing to live up to expectations. He managed 31 catches for 512 yards last season in a season when receiver Andre Johnson was sidelined nine games with injuries.

The Texans have signed kicker Shayne Graham, according to an ESPN.com report on Tuesday. Graham has played for a dozen NFL teams in his career. He played for the Bengals from 2003-09 and was named to the Pro Bowl in 2005 when he made 28 of 32 field-goal attempts. Graham will compete against rookie Randy Bullock, a fifth-round draft pick.

The Texans lost Mario Williams to the Bills via free agency, but they still expect to have an improved pass rush this coming season. Houston finished the 2011 season with a team-record 44 sacks despite the season-ending injury suffered by Williams. Phillips is confident because players like Brooks Reed, J.J. Watt and Antonio Smith all have a year of experience in his system. The Texans have also reloaded the position by drafting Illinois defensive end Whitney Mercilus and Nebraska's Jared Crick. "They're all really good players," Phillips said. "We can be awfully strong."

The Texans have waived wide receiver Jacoby Jones after five seasons. The 6-foot-2, 212-pound Jones caught only 31 passes for 512 yards last season, while star receiver Andre Johnson spent much of the year injured. A third-round pick in 2007, Jones signed a three-year contract before last season.