How British Brooks ‘violence’ approach to special teams earned him Texans’ roster spot

Posted Aug 30, 2025
Former UNC walk-on British Brooks made the Houston Texans’ roster for the second straight season largely because of his hard-nosed style on special teams. A versatile running back-fullback who can play tight end in a pinch, Brooks had a one-word answer that captured the ethos of what it takes to be good at one of the hardest-hitting parts of the NFL. (Click2Houston)

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