Speed and the Texans have agreed upon a one-year, $5 million contract, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Speed had a breakthrough season statistically in 2024, tallying career-high marks with 142 tackles and five defensed passes (including one interception) over 15 regular-season contests with the Colts. However, his overall PFF grade of 56.7 ranked just 134th among NFL linebackers due largely to a poor grade in pass coverage. Speed has also worked on special teams throughout his career and will likely be part of that unit while also providing depth at linebacker for the Texans. His role on defense could be magnified if Christian Harris, who played in only three regular-season games in 2024 due to a calf injury, or Azeez Al-Shaair, who logged just 11 regular-season appearances, have any trouble staying on the field again.

Speed tallied 142 total tackles (93 solo) and five passes defended, including one interception, across 17 regular-season games in 2024.

EDGE Analysis

The Tarleton State product had the most productive season of his career in 2024, setting new career highs in total tackles and passes defended while also nabbing the first interception of his career. Despite finishing the season as Indianapolis' third-leading tackler, Speed recorded the 12th-most stops in the NFL. Coming off a career year, Speed is set to become an unrestricted free agent at the start of the new league year. He's expected to be a sought-after player, likely signing a multi-year deal with a team in need of inside-linebacker help this offseason.

Speed (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Speed didn't play in Week 16 against the Titans due to a knee injury. He opened the week with consecutive DNPs, but he managed to log a full practice Friday, which was enough for him to be cleared to play Sunday. Speed will start at linebacker alongside Zaire Franklin and Jaylon Carlies, while Segun Olubi, Cameron McGrone and Grant Stuard provide rotational depth.

Speed (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

After a pair of DNPs to start the week, Speed was listed as a full participant in Friday's practice. He missed Week 16 with the injury but appears to have a chance to play Sunday. Jaylon Carlies filled in as an every-down linebacker alongside Zaire Franklin in Speed's absence last week.

Speed (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Speed will miss his second game of the season as the Colts take on the Titans at home. The sixth-year linebacker missed Week 7 against the Dolphins with a knee problem, and this very likely could be related to that injury. His next chance to see the field will be Week 17 versus the Giants.

Speed recorded 13 total tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 31-13 loss to the Broncos.

EDGE Analysis

Speed led the Colts in tackles in Week 15, reaching double-digit stops for the fourth time in seven games and eighth time overall in 2024. The linebacker has now compiled 130 total tackles (87 solo) and four passes defensed, including an interception, over 13 contests this season.

Speed recorded nine tackles (eight solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 25-24 win at New England.

EDGE Analysis

Speed tallied nine-plus tackles for the fifth time in his last six contests in Week 13, and his pass breakup prevented a big gain on the Patriots' final drive of the game. He projects as a good IDP option for the fantasy playoffs after the Colts' bye in Week 14.

Speed finished with 11 tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Lions.

EDGE Analysis

Speed has now recorded double-digit stops in seven of the 11 games he's played in this season. He has also played on more than 90 percent of the defensive snaps in all 11 contests. In total, the linebacker has 108 tackles (72 solo) and three pass breakups, including an interception, in 2024.

Speed recorded nine tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 28-27 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

The linebacker also played on more than 95 percent of the defensive snaps for the 10th time in the 10 games he's played in this season. Speed now has 97 tackles (66 solo) and three pass breakups, including an interception, in 2024.

Speed (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Despite drawing a questionable tag, Speed was on track to play in Week 11 after logging a full practice Friday. In nine appearances this season, Speed has recorded 88 tackles (62 solo), including six TFLs, and three pass breakups, including one interception.