The Texans didn’t get much production from running back Arian Foster in last weekend’s victory over the Bills, but the team made a move on Wednesday that signals confidence in Foster’s physical condition moving forward.
John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports that the Texans have released veteran running back Ronnie Brown. Brown was one of four running backs on the 53-man roster and was clearly in the back of the pack, as evidenced by his six carries over the first four weeks of the season. Alfred Blue and Jonathan Grimes remain as the backups to Foster.
Injuries could open up another opportunity for him this year, but Brown, who turns 33 in December, is probably at or very close to the end of the line. Brown, who was the second overall pick of the 2005 draft by the Dolphins, has run for 5,332 yards and 38 touchdowns over the course of his career.
The Texans signed cornerback Jumal Rolle off of Green Bay’s practice squad to keep the roster at 53 players. Houston has six other corners on the roster, although A.J. Bouye missed last week’s game with a groin injury.