Swearinger also took to Instagram and thanked the Texans organization for having him:
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport had reported in late April that Swearinger was on the trade block. Just 23 years old, the hard-hitting Swearinger ought to generate a lot more interest now that he's been cut free.
Rather than sacrificing an asset Texans general manager Rick Smith might have desired, other teams who want to add Swearinger can now get him without giving anything up—depending where they are on the waiver wire, of course.
Swearinger was a second-round pick in 2013 and had 73 tackles, two interceptions and three forced fumbles last season.