Houston Texans release Arian Foster after injury nightmare
Thursday 3 March 2016 17:33, UK
Arian Foster's injury-disrupted 2015 was his last with the Houston Texans after they confirmed the running back's release.
The Texans, faced with a cap hit of nearly $9m if they kept the running back on their books, have chosen to release him and reinvest the money elsewhere.
"There are not many players I respect more than Arian Foster," said Texans general manager Rick Smith in a statement confirming Foster's departure.
"He maximised his opportunity as an undrafted college free agent and worked to become the most productive back in franchise history, and one of the most complete backs in the NFL during his tenure with the Texans.
"Arian has contributed much, and meant a great deal to the success of the franchise over the past seven seasons and we wish only the best as he continues his playing career."
Foster concludes his time in Texas having clocked up more rushing yards (6,472) and touchdowns (54) than any other back to have played for the team but his injury record made him a risky bet for the 2016 season.
In 2015, the 29-year-old mustered just four games due to an Achilles injury and has only completed a 16-game season twice in his seven years with the Texans.
He turns 30 in August and will now test his current value in the free agency market. His most productive season was 2010 when he rushed for 1,616 yards and 16 touchdowns.
