Yes, yes it is.
Cut and signed Rudd.
http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans...-barrett-ruud/
When Texans coach Gary Kubiak said he wasn’t happy with Trindon Holliday’s punt and kickoff returns, he meant it.
Holliday was placed on waivers today when the Texans also placed inside linebacker Brian Cushing on injured reserve.
To replace Cushing, the Texans signed eight-year veteran inside linebacker Barrett Ruud, a former second-round pick in 2005. Ruud will provide depth behind starters Bradie James and Tim Dobbins.
The Texans also promoted offensive guard Cody White from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.
Holliday returned three kicks for touchdowns during the preseason but he hadn’t been able to generate any of that magic in the regular season. He was averaging 9.2 yards on punt returns and 19.4 on kickoff returns.
The Texans have one of the league’s best kickoff returners in safety Danieal Manning, but last year, they didn’t want to risk him getting injured on that return team. Veteran running back Justin Forsett and rookie receiver Keshawn Martin could be the leading candidates to return kickoffs.
Martin also could return punts. Shiloh Keo also returned some punts as a rookie last season.
Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) tweeted:
The Texans have signed LB Barrett Ruud & practice squad G Cody White, released KR Trindon Holliday & placed LB Brian Cushing on IR
Nick Scurfield (@NickScurfield) tweeted:
Another team had expressed interest in signing practice squad G Cody White to its 53-manroster. #Texans didn't want to lose him