Texans just Cut Ed Reed

[Nconroe]

from cbslocal - added a safety and a LB today

Houston (CBS Houston) – With Joe Mays hampered by an oblique injury the Texans added some depth at linebacker on Wednesday. They signed linebacker D.J. Smith, who was last with the San Diego Chargers.

Smith was a sixth round pick of the Packers in 2011 and has 82 career tackles. The 24-year old played his college football at Appalachian State.

With the departure of Ed Reed they also signed Safety Jawanza Starling to the active roster. Starling was in training camp with the Texans. Wide receiver Rico Richardson and cornerback Loyce Means were added to the practice squad.

DJ is 6'0'' and 239 lbs. Starling 6'0'' and 205 lbs. most likely. special teams help and depth hopefully

both young and hopefully fast and in good shape and not injured

Kubiak today said they were planning to play younger guys while discussing release of Ed Reed.