Houston Chronicle · Mar 3, 2016
Texans actively trying to retain guard Brandon Brooks
The Texans are backing up their words about veteran free agent offensive guard Brandon Brooks.
Since the NFL scouting combine when general manager Rick Smith signaled that Brooks would be a negotiating priority and met with Brooks' representatives, the Texans have followed up and are actively trying to hammer out a new contract. No deal is imminent, though, according to sources not authorized to speak publicly.
Whether Brooks will test free agency or re-sign with the Texans, who have $42.149 million in salary-cap space, will depend upon how he and the AFC South champions view his value and if they can reach a common ground.
