SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The Texans have brokered an injury settlement with rookie cornerback Richard Leonard, removing the undrafted player from their injured reserve list.
Leonard underwent surgery in the spring to repair a torn hamstring.
Leonard was signed in the spring to a three-year, $1.505 million contract that included a $2,000 signing bonus.
He was waived-injured in July when the team signed defensive tackle Ra'Zahn Howard.
Leonard reverted to injured reserve when he went unclaimed off waivers.
A former Florida International standout, Leonard played in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl all-star game.
Leonard was a first-team All-Conference USA selection at cornerback and punt returner.