PFW Texans correspondent John McClain of the Houston Chronicle is reporting that the Texans have reached a contract agreement with former Browns FB Lawrence Vickers. The 6-0, 250-pound Vickers is expected to replace Pro Bowler Vonta Leach (who signed with the Ravens) as Arian Foster's lead back. According to McClain, the deal is for $3 million for two years with a $500,000 signing bonus. Vickers, 28, grew up in Beaumont, Texas, and is a Houston resident. He played his first five NFL seasons with the Browns. Source ProFootballWeekly
