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Texans guard Brooks taken to the hospital after feeling ill

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Houston Texans starting right guard Brandon Brooks will not play against Buffalo on Sunday after being taken to the hospital because of an illness.

The team made the announcement after Brooks was listed as inactive to play against the Bills. Brooks' illness was not disclosed.

Brooks had arrived at Ralph Wilson Stadium when he began not feeling well.

Backup Oday Aboushi was set to start in Brooks' place.

Brooks missed two games earlier this season because of a toe injury.

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