Brooks Reed News

Safety Ed Reed missed the Houston Texans' first spring workout on Monday as he recovers from hip surgery in Colorado.

HOUSTON One of the big stories from the first day of Texans organized team activities on Monday was the presence of line backer Brooks Reed at practice.

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Houston Texans Texans linebacker Brooks Reed revealed on Sunday he had surgery on his groin in late January, but says he is "100 percent" and ready for OTAs.

Texans linebacker Brooks Reed is "100 percent" after January groin surgery and was able to work out ahead of the beginning of the club's organized team practice activities, Reed told Dave Zangaro of CSNHouston on Sunday.

The Texans added a pair of players to the mix at outside linebacker during the draft and they've gotten one of them under contract.

May 10, 2013; Houston, Texans, USA; Houston Texans linebacker Sam Montgomery works out at Methodist Training Facility at Reliant Stadium .

In last month's draft, the Texans addressed their linebacker needs by taking two players who will play outside linebacker in Trevardo Williams and Sam Montgomery.

The Houston Texans have one of the most stacked rosters in the NFL ; nearly every position is loaded with stars and quality players.

The Houston Texans have uncertainty at linebacker. But they also have flexibility and time.

Jan 7, 2012; Houston, TX, USA; Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Andre Smith blocks Houston Texans outside linebacker Brooks Reed during the fourth quarter of the 2011 AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Reliant Stadium.

Apr 26, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans first round draft pick wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins poses for a picture with offensive coordinator Rick Dennison and mother Sabrina Greenlee during a press conference at at Reliant Stadium.

The NFL draft is over. Now, the terrible, anxious waiting game begins. It will be months before the Houston Texans ' new rookies will be seen in game action.

The NFL draft is over. Now, the terrible, anxious waiting game begins. It will be months before the Houston Texans ' new rookies will be seen in game action.

Hopkins is the most game-ready of all the WRs in this draft as far as I'm concerned.

Jan 7, 2012; Houston, TX, USA; Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Andre Smith blocks Houston Texans outside linebacker Brooks Reed during the fourth quarter of the 2011 AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Reliant Stadium.

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We've spent so long talking about the NFL draft in the past three months, that's it almost hard to imagine what to talk about now that all seven rounds are dusted.

With new depth at the linebacker position, Brooks Reed of the Texans could see his role change next season.

During his time at the NFL scouting combine, Sam Montgomery addressed concerns about the consistency of his effort as a college player.