Brooks was released by the Texans on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Brooks signed a one-year deal with the Texans in March, but the team has decided to move on from him ahead of the 2022 season. The safety played in 11 games with the Texans last year, making 21 tackles and deflecting a pass. The veteran will likely get picked up by another squad in need of depth in their secondary.
Brooks signed a one-year deal worth $2 million to re-sign with the Texans on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Brooks was a significant contributor on special teams in his first season in Houston, collecting 21 total tackles in 2021. He should serve a similar role while also providing depth in the team's secondary this year.
Brooks was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Brooks has missed the Texans' last three games, two because of a hamstring injury and one due to being on the COVID list. Now healthy, Brooks should return to his depth role in the Texans' secondary when they take on the Chargers on Sunday.
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Brooks (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.
Brooks has missed each of Houston's last two games with a hamstring injury. His placement on the reserve/COVID-19 list also puts his availability for Sunday's Week 15 clash with the Jaguars in jeopardy. If activated, Brooks should be in line for a depth role in the Texans' secondary while also playing on special teams.
Brooks (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Brooks suffered a hamstring injury in Houston's Week 12 loss to the Jets and will be forced to miss a second straight game. Jonathan Owens could see some playing time in a depth role once again.
