Adam Caplan at BattleRedNation.com / Scout.com reports the Houston Texans have signed Mike Bell to a contract. Contract details have not been released and we'll have to wait and see who is released to make roster space.

Mike Bell visited New England as well, but left without a contract.

Height: 6-0   Weight: 225   Age: 25

Born: 4/23/1983 Phoenix , AZ

College: Arizona

Experience: 2nd season

High School: Tolleson HS [AZ]

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Robb from JagNation.com again.   Hacker from radio station 1010XL reported on the press conference that Matt Jones called for this afternoon.   Here are some notes from the presser that ended shortly after it began:

• It was SHORT - 3 1/2 minutes
• No opening statement
• No "I'm sorry"
• Questions only
• "Embarrassed for organization / team."
• Drug problem? "No I do not"
• No comment on many details
• Sounded like coached on what to say
• Passion for football - "Cares about game. Father played"

Other than Groves, Jaguars signed Offensive tackle Leander Jordan, wide receiver Ryan Hoag and defensive end Mkristo Bruce to contracts today. The team waived undrafted rookie free agent tight end Adam Bishop and first-year guard Pete McMahon.

Jordan, 30, returns to Jacksonville after playing with the Jaguars from 2002 to 2003. The 6-4, 320-pound offensive tackle has spent time with Carolina (2000-01) and San Diego (2004-06). The Pittsburgh, Pa. native has started 14 of his 37 career games. He was originally drafted by Carolina in the third round of the 2000 NFL Draft out of Indiana (Pa.). He will wear jersey No. 72.

Hoag, 28, has spent time with Oakland (2003), Minnesota (2004) and Washington (2006) after being drafted by the Raiders in the seventh round of the 2003 NFL Draft out of Gustavus Adolphus. The 6-2, 200-pound wide receiver was on the Vikings squad while current Jaguars assistant head coach Mike Tice was head coach. He will wear jersey No. 13.

Bruce, 23, spent time on the Oakland Raiders practice squad in 2007 as a rookie. The 6-6, 260-pounder started three seasons at Washington State and led the team with 11 sacks as a senior. The first-year pro holds the school record with 44.5 career tackles for a loss and recorded 29.5 career sacks. He will wear jersey No. 70.

JagNation.com has confirmed that the Jacksonville Jaguars have signed fifth-round pick Thomas Williams to a four-year deal.

The former USC outside linebacker will receive the following base salaries: (2008) $295,000  (2009) $385,000  (2010) $470,000  (2011) $555,000 along with a signing bonus of around $174,000.

The undersized Williams will likely compete for playing time on the weak-side.

Williams is the second of Jacksonville's 2008 draft class to sign a contract.