British Brooks Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Bills vs Texans game on Thursday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 3, 2025
Receives two red-zone carries
Brooks had two carries for zero yards in Sunday's 18-15 loss to the Broncos in Week 9.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 27, 2025
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 6, 2025
Logs two carries in win
Brooks had two rushes for 15 yards in Sunday's 44-10 win over Baltimore in Week 5.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 16, 2025
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 7, 2025
Won't play Week 1
Brooks (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams.
ANALYSIS
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.
Aug 25, 2025
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Aug 9, 2025
Logs one catch in preseason loss
Brooks secured his only target for three yards during Saturday's 20-10 preseason loss to the Vikings.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 18, 2024
Undergoes surgery
Brooks underwent knee surgery Thursday to repair a torn meniscus, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 8, 2024
Sent to injured reserve
The Texans placed Brooks (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 8, 2024
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.
ANALYSIS
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
Oct 6, 2024
Not returning
Brooks (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Bills.
ANALYSIS
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.
Oct 6, 2024
Leaves game early
Brooks (knee) has exited Sunday's game against the Bills.
ANALYSIS
Brooks has primarily worked on special teams, but he has seen a few snaps on offense with Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) out of action. His absence may lead to extra opportunities for J.J. Taylor
Sep 23, 2024
Makes first appearance on offense
Brooks had one carry for two yards in Sunday's 34-7 loss to Minnesota.
ANALYSIS
Brooks made his debut on offense after serving on special teams the first two weeks. With Houston's top two backs inactive, there was a chance Brooks would appear on offense, and once the game became a blowout, his appearance became a lock. Brooks and J.J. Taylor, up from the practice squad, each saw mop-up action Sunday.
Aug 28, 2024
Survives roster cuts
Brooks made the Texans initial 53-man roster.
ANALYSIS
Brooks, an undrafted free agent out of North Carolina, was a longshot to make the roster and was one of the surprises on cutdown day. Houston cut all three of its fullbacks and kept Brooks, who had a two-touchdown game against the Giants in preseason Week 2. What may have earned him a spot, per Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle, is when he pancaked a Rams defensive lineman, knocking him on his backside during the final preseason game. It's unclear how the Texans plan to use Brooks.
Aug 18, 2024
Scores twice late
Brooks rushed for 23 yards on five carries and two touchdowns in Saturday's preseason game against the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Just like the first preseason game, all of Brooks' activity came in the fourth quarter, which holds more meaning than the two touchdowns. The undrafted free agent out of North Carolina is unlikely to make the roster but could hook on as a member of the practice squad.
May 10, 2024
Gets chance with Houston
The Texans signed Brooks as an undrafted free agent Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Brooks culminated his college career by rushing for 387 yards and two touchdowns on 75 carries while adding 73 receiving yards and two scores on 14 catches with North Carolina last season. He'll look to compete for a spot in a Texans running back room that is headed by new arrival Joe Mixon along with Dameon Pierce and Dare Ogunbowale.
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