Brooks was released by the Texans on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Brooks (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

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 in jeopardy for Sunday's Week 15 game game against Jacksonville. 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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Brooks (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the Colts.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks has been plagued by injuries of late. He was on injured reserve with a chest injury earlier in the season, and he will now be forced to the sidelines again after suiting up for two games. Justin Reid should return after a one-game absence to take over the majority of snaps at free safety.

Brooks (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jets, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks just returned from IR due to a chest injury prior to Week 11 and now unfortunately has a fresh issue. A.J. Moore should pick up the slack at safety and on special teams.

Brooks (chest) was activated from injured reserve by the Texans on Saturday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks returned to practice early this week and will return to the field for Sunday's game against the Titans. The safety has played mainly on special teams this season but had been sidelined since Week 7.

Brooks (chest) was designated to return from IR on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks has been out since Week 6 against the Colts, when he picked up the injury. Primarily used on special teams, Brooks will now be able to hit the practice field and try to be ready for Week 11 against the Titans. If not, the Texans still have a 21-day window to move him to the active roster.

Brooks (chest) was placed on injured reserve Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks sustained a lung contusion in Sunday's loss to the Colts and had already been ruled out for the team's Week 7 matchup. However, he'll now be forced to miss at least three games and won't be able to return until at least Week 11, when Houston takes on the Titans on Nov. 21.