HOUSTON - The Houston Texans waived defensive end Gary Walker and named Tracy Simien assistant defensive line coach, it was announced today.
Simien joins the Texans staff after coaching the defensive line for the Cologne Centurions of the NFL Europe league in 2005. He spent the 2004 season as a coaching intern in Tampa during NFL Europe training camp.
The Sweeny native played seven seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs, from 1991-97,
and spent time with the San Diego Chargers in 1999. He finished his career with
five sacks and five interceptions, along with 367 total tackles. He also played
for the Montreal Machine of the World League in 1991, the league's inaugural season,
after a standout career at TCU.
