The Houston Texans are bringing back Max Tooley.
According to The Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan M Alexander, the Texans are re-signing the rookie linebacker as a practice squad member. Tooley put together a decent preseason as a member of the third-team defense and on speical teams.
The #Texans are expected to sign LB Max Tooley to the practice squad. Per @AaronWilson_NFL
BIG fan of this move!
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— Dylan Delgatto (@DDelgattoNFL) August 28, 2024
Tooley, an undrafted free agent out of BYU, was released following Saturday’s preseason finale against the Rams. In four preseason games, Tooley totaled 11 tackles and a forced fumble against the New York Giants.
At BYU, Tooley was one of Kalani Sitake’s top defensive players. Last season, the 6-foot-3 linebacker recorded 92 tackles a sack and an interception.
Tooley could be raised for three games before being signed to the active roster. The Texans currently have six linebackers on the 53-man squad, plus third-year starter Christian Harris on the short-term injured reserve.
Houston opens the regular season on the road against the Indianapolis Colts. Kickoff at Lucas Oil Stadium is scheduled for noon.