Tommy Togiai spent the last three games as a senior player exercise group.
His performance was good enough to earn him a spot on the active 53-man roster.
According to the team's latest transaction list, the Texans are signing the veteran defensive tackle to the active roster.
Houston placed in a corresponding move on injured reserve after Sunday's game. Hollman, who started two games for Houston, recently suffered a torn ACL in the Week 12 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
We added Tommy Togiai from the training squad to the active squad and made further squad changes.
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans)
The Texans found themselves at a crossroads as Togiai entered Week 13. If they planned to promote him from the practice squad again, it would have to be permanent, as they had previously elevated him from the NFL's fold three times.
Accordingly The two teams agreed to a two-year contract through the 2025 season. In three games, Togiai has five tackles and one sack.
The Texans' pre-bye week opener is at EverBank Stadium at noon CT.
