Texans, Arian Foster agree to new contract Houston Texans running back Arian Foster, shown in a playoff game in January, has agreed to a five-year contract with the Texas, his agent said Monday. HOUSTON, March 5 (UPI) -- Houston running back Arian Foster, who led the NFL in rushing in 2010, has agreed to a five-year deal with the Texans, his agent said Monday. Foster rushed for 1,214 yards and 10 touchdowns in 13 games in 2011, one year after posting a league-best 1,616 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns. The third-year pro earned selection to the Pro bowl each of the last two seasons. Congrats to @ArianFoster for agreeing to a 5 year contract with the @HoustonTexans! Arian has showed tremendous class the last couple years," Foster's agent Mike McCartney posted on his Twitter account Monday. Foster could have become a free agent this month without a new contract agreement. Terms of the deal weren't released.