Texans safety Justin Reid is "probably unlikely" to play in Sunday's season finale against the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium, according to coach David Culley.
That means that Reid, a pending unrestricted free agent considered unlikely to return, according to league sources not authorized to speak publicly, likely played his final game with the AFC South franchise last Sunday in a loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Culley indicated the Texans are planning to go with safeties Eric Murray and Terrence Brooks against the Titans.
A former third-round draft pick from Stanford,Reid is expected to have a strong market as a free agent. The Louisiana nativehas two interceptions and one forced fumble in 11 games this season.
Reid isscheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in 2022 after his four-year, $4.063 million rookie contract expires. Reid is being paid a $2.433 million base salary this year. The younger brother of former Pro Bowl safety Eric Reid, Reid has seven career interceptions. Reid addressed his status on Instagram with a message that alluded to this possibly being the end of his tenure with the Texans.
"It’s up in the air if I’ll play the season finale this year," Reid wrote. "Just wanna say THANK YOU to all the incredible fans for an amazing journey this year. It’s been a hell a ride to play for you guys the past 4 years. I love you Houston!"
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