The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... The Texans plan to sign Thomas following successful tryout today.

Diehards Line: This according to Baltimore Sun staffer Aaron Wilson, who cites team sources for the report. The team also worked out running backs Ben Malena and Joe McKnight. Thomas will join a backfield without Arian Foster, who is expected to undergo groin surgery. The injury isn't believed to be season-ending (local reports anticipate Foster going on IR-designated to return). But that means at least two months without their lead back. Thomas joins Alfred Blue, Jonathan Grimes and Chris Polk in the competition for touches. We'll be watching for more.