The Houston Texans are in the process of splitting ways with veteran linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill. According to an update from Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, Grugier-Hill has asked the Texans to release him, and it doesn't seem the team has any plans of objecting to his request.

“Veteran LB Kamu Grugier-Hill asked for and will be given his release from the Texans, per me and Ian Rapoport. He has 40 tackles this season and leaves Houston ranking first (20) and second (18) in franchise history in tackles in a game.”

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Grugier-Hill's request came just under a week before the NFL's trade deadline and just after he saw the fewest snaps in a game this season. It's probable that Grugier-Hill is also frustrated by the decrease in playing time of late. After logging in 92 and 71 defensive snaps in Weeks 1 and 2, respectively, he has not been on the field in a game for more than 68 snaps. Then in Week 7's game against the Las Vegas Raiders on the road, Grugier-Hill was only let on the field for 18 snaps.

It was also his first non-start of the season, with the Texans opting to start rookie Christian Harris in his place, which seems to be the team's plan going forward.

Grugier-Hill has been with the Texans since 2021 when he signed the first of his two one-year deals with the team.

Prior to landing in Houston, Kamu Grugier-Hill played with the Philadelphia Eagles in his first four seasons n the NFL and then with the Miami Dolphins in 2021.