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Houston Texans: Six free agent options at linebacker

By Randy Gurzi

Dec 21, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Rolando McClain (55) smiles on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Rolando McClain (55) smiles on the sidelines during the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 3, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns inside linebacker Craig Robertson (53) runs with the ball after an interception against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Steelers beat the Browns 28-12. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns inside linebacker Craig Robertson (53) runs with the ball after an interception against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Steelers beat the Browns 28-12. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

Inside linebacker Craig Robertson, Cleveland Browns, 27 years old

Undrafted out of North Texas in 2011, Craig Robertson made the Cleveland Browns practice squad that season and eventually was a breakout performer on their defense. In 2012 he recorded 93 tackles and two interceptions, becoming a solid piece to their defensive unit.

In four seasons now Robertson has 210 tackles, four quarterback sacks, 15 pass deflections and six interceptions.

He could be worth a look , especially given he has never posted a season without recording at least one interception, whereas both starting inside linebackers for the Texans had a zero in that category during this past regular season.

Perhaps the team feels confident with Cushing and McKinney, but if there is the slightest of question, a player like Robertson could be an under-the-radar playmaker for them.

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