Houston Texans rookie running back British Brooks underwent successful knee surgery Thursday to repair a torn meniscus, per a league source. Brooks is expected to make a full recovery in time for organized team activities next spring. An undrafted free agent from UNC, Brooks beat the odds to make the defending AFC South champions’ 53-man roster. (Click2Houston)
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Two UNC football players named to second-team AP midseason All-America team
Despite the slow start to North Carolina's football season, two Tar Heels have made the Associated Press midseason All-America football team released on Thursday: running.