Report: Texans releasing LB Christian Kirksey, former captain

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The Houston Texans are releasing veteran linebacker Christian Kirksey, NFL Network reported.

Kirksey, who will turn 31 on Thursday, has missed all of training camp with a strained hamstring. The team will save $5.2 million in salary, according to reports.

He played the last two seasons in Houston, starting 12 of 13 games in 2021 and all 17 games as a team captain in 202