June 9 (UPI) -- The Houston Texans are expected to sign former Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb. Sources told NFL Network, ESPN and The Athletic on Sunday night that Chubb is expected to sign the one-year deal if he passes a physical on Monday in Houston.

Veteran free agent running back Nick Chubb is expected to sign with the Houston Texans on Monday if he passes a team physical, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Chubb, one of the best available players on the free-agent market,

The Houston Texans' run offense was squarely in the middle of the pack last season. This year? It seems the Texans are trying to get a little closer to the top. Houston is close to signing free agent running back Nick Chubb, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and NFL.com.