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Lands on injured reserve Brooks (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Friday.

Impact Brooks will miss at least four games. However, the 26-year-old has only seen action on special teams during the 2026 campaign, so his extended absence won't impact the usual day-to-day operations for the Texans offense.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice again Brooks (hamstring) did not participate at the Texans' practice Thursday.

Impact Brooks has missed back-to-back practices to open the week as he nurses a hamstring injury that he likely suffered against the Colts in Week 3. The running back will have one more chance to participate at Friday's final practice of the week, and if he can't go Sunday against the Cowboys, it wouldn't impact the team's offensive approach.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

On track to play vs. Bills Brooks (hand) was not listed on Houston's official injury report Wednesday.

Impact Brooks broke his hand during a practice back in early August, but it doesn't look like it's holding him back anymore. He's not likely to see many snaps on offense in Week 1, barring an injury to David Montgomery or Woody Marks.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Brooks (hand) was back at practice with the Texans on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Brooks broke his hand at practice and underwent surgery in early August, but he was able to return to the practice field after a three-week absence. The running back is competing for a spot on Houston's 53-man roster in 2026, and he'll look to be ready to go for Friday's preseason finale in Carolina.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hand injury Brooks (hand) underwent surgery Wednesday to fix a broken hand, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Brooks reportedly broke his hand in practice and is set for a three-week recovery period. The special teams ace will be a large loss to a Texans roster looking to maintain players with multi-phase upside. Players like fellow running back Noah Whittington or wide receiver Justin Watson will have a chance to step up and prove their versatility can merit a 53-man roster spot in 2026.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

British Brooks injury adds to Texans' growing list of roster setbacks The Houston Texans will be without running back British Brooks for the foreseeable future, which only adds to their growing list of key dept...

AUGUST 5 • TOROTIMES.COM

Houston Texans fullback British Brooks unique position entering training camp British Brooks fills one of the most specialized roles on Houston’s roster. Part running back, part...

JULY 22 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Rushing leader in win Brooks had 13 carries for 63 yards in Sunday's 38-30 win over Indianapolis in Week 18.

Impact Brooks led the backfield in both attempts and yardage, as the Texans accepted that they were not going to vault over Jacksonville for the AFC South title. Once that eventuality set in, lead back Woody Marks was put on the shelf for the second half, when Brooks amassed all of his carries. In addition to protecting Marks, the Texans also made Nick Chubb a healthy inactive for the game, leading to Brooks' enhanced production.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Contained to special teams Brooks played all 19 of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Chiefs.

Impact Brooks has been active for each of Houston's last 10 games, but he's been deployed almost exclusively on special teams in those contests. The reserve running back has played just five total snaps on offense across the Texans' last four games.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Receives two red-zone carries Brooks had two carries for zero yards in Sunday's 18-15 loss to the Broncos in Week 9.

Impact Brooks was surprisingly allotted two consecutive carries at the goal-line and was stuffed by Denver's interior line in the first quarter. Those were two of the five running plays called inside the Broncos' two-yard line during the game that failed to gain yards. Houston failed to produce a touchdown in three red-zone possessions. Brooks has four total carries for 15 yards this season and is a regular on special teams.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

No usage in Week 8 Brooks played 11 of the Texans' 80 snaps on offense but didn't record any touches in Sunday's 26-15 win over the 49ers.

Impact Brooks has been active for five of the Texans' first seven games this season but has been deployed mainly as on the team's kick-coverage and return units, logging nearly three times as many snaps on special teams as offense. The Houston backfield would likely need to lose multiple contributors to injury before Brooks is called upon to play meaningful snaps on offense.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two carries in win Brooks had two rushes for 15 yards in Sunday's 44-10 win over Baltimore in Week 5.

Impact Brooks was one of five running backs for the game and played 11 snaps. Houston won its second consecutive game while running the ball more than passing it, which may explain why so many backs were active. Brooks had been a healthy scratch Weeks 1 and 3 before suiting up the last two games.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On active roster Week 2 Brooks was on the active roster but did not play on offense in Monday's 20-19 loss to the Buccaneers in Week 2.

Impact Brooks was active for the first time in 2025, as the Texans somewhat surprisingly made Dameon Pierce inactive. Nick Chubb performed as the main back with Woody Marks and Dare Ogunbowale backing him up.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 1 Brooks (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Impact The Texans will go with a four-man backfield that includes Nick Chubb, Dameon Pierce, Dare Ogunbowale and Woody Marks, which means Brooks will be in street clothes for Sunday's regular-season opener. Brooks' next chance to play is Week 2 against the Buccaneers on Monday, Sept. 15, though he's unlikely to play in that contest unless there's an injury in Houston's backfield.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

How British Brooks 'violence' approach to special teams earned him Texans' roster spot Former UNC walk-on British Brooks made the Houston Texans’ roster for the second straight season...

AUGUST 30, 2025 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

On roster bubble Brooks is one of five running backs projected to make the initial 53-man roster, per BJ Bein-Aime of ESPN.com.

Impact There's a big caveat to Brooks grabbing one of those spots; it may depend on whether the Texans have Joe Mixon (ankle) open the season on the non-football injury list. Brooks has experience on special teams and at fullback, so that versatility could win him a spot outright, but the most likely path involves Mixon being unavailable for Week 1.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

British Brooks powers up middle for goal line TD run for Texans Houston Texans running back British Brooks puts his team ahead 20-3 with a one-yard touchdown run in the preseason against the Carolina Pant...

AUGUST 16, 2025 • NFL.COM

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AUGUST 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs one catch in preseason loss Brooks secured his only target for three yards during Saturday's 20-10 preseason loss to the Vikings.

Impact Brooks had his rookie year cut short after five regular-season appearances due to a torn meniscus, but now appears back to full health. He faces tough competition for a reserve spot on the 53-man roster, with all of Woody Marks, Dare Ogunbowale, Jawhar Jordan and J.J. Taylor competing for opportunities behind Joe Mixon (foot), Nick Chubb (head) and Dameon Pierce.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Brooks underwent knee surgery Thursday to repair a torn meniscus, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Brooks sustained the injury during Week 5's win over the Bills. He is expected to make a full recovery in time for organized team activities next spring.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to injured reserve The Texans placed Brooks (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Brooks suffered a knee injury in the Texans' Week 5 win over the Bills this past Sunday. He'll now miss a minimum of four games on the IR list. Brooks appeared in all five games for Houston to open the season, logging nine offensive snaps and another 79 on special teams.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expects to move to IR Brooks is expected to be placed on Houston's injured reserve list as he deals with a knee injury, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact The knee issue that he picked up during Sunday's game versus the Bills is apparently a serious one, and it looks like Brooks will have to miss at least four games as he recovers. He's made most of his contributions this year on special teams, so the Texans will need to try to find a way to replace his production in that phase in the meantime

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not returning Brooks (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Bills.

Impact Brooks will finish out Week 5 on the sidelines after operating as the team's No. 3 option in the backfield and seeing work on special teams.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not returning Brooks (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Bills.

Impact Brooks will finish out Week 5 on the sidelines after operating as the team's No. 3 option in the backfield and seeing work on special teams.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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