Texans cut Addington, Brinkman is only long snapper

The Houston Texans released long snapper Tucker Addington to make room for newly signed cornerback Damon Arnette. Rookie Austin Brinkman is now the only long snapper on the roster. Addington, who joined the Texans earlier this offseason, was cut after the team signed Arnette to a one-year contract. Brinkman, a standout from West Virginia, will now compete for the starting long snapper role. Brinkman replaces veteran Jon Weeks, who played 15 seasons for the Texans. The move signals a shift in the special teams unit as the team prepares for the upcoming season.