Back in 2017, Houston Texans decided to draft running back D’Onta Foreman in the third round of the draft with hopes that he could be a starter for years to come. However, just two years later, the Texans are moving on.
Texans announced over the weekend that they have waived Foreman while signing linebacker Gimel President in a corresponding move.
According to Houston Chronicle’s John McClain, Texans were not pleased with Foreman’s working habits while he also showed a lack of willingness to contribute on special teams and pass protection.
D’Onta Foreman had a promising first year in the NFL, rushing for 327 yards and two touchdowns in the first 10 games of the 2017 season. His rookie year was cut short, however, as he suffered an ACL injury in Week 11.
The injury not only sidelined Foreman for the season but also kept him from playing a notable role in 2018. He ended up having only seven carries in last year and had -1 yards rushing.
Despite his injury struggles, Texans were not ready to give up on him and had him in the mix for a backup role entering the training camp. However, Foreman came in out of shape and didn’t show efforts to improve his conditioning and work habits, which prompted the team to let him walk.
