Ameer Speed: Everything you need to know

Speed was waived by the Texans on Friday. The third-year pro from Michigan State appeared in just two games this season prior to being waived, recording two total tackles across 39 special-teams snaps. Now a free agent, Speed could be picked up by a team in need of secondary depth in the near future.

Speed was signed to the Texans' active roster Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Speed, who was on the team's practice squad, will be on the 53-man roster heading into the Week 14 road game against the Chiefs. He'll provide depth in the secondary, which took hit when starting safety Jaylen Reed (forearm) was removed from Sunday's win over the Colts. The Texans haven't revealed how they plan to replace Reed, but there are several in-house options. Speed, a sixth-round draft pick of New England in 2023, has played mostly on special teams during his time in the NFL and has 10 tackles over three seasons.

The Texans signed Speed to their practice squad Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. The third-year corner from Michigan State was dropped by the Browns in early October, but it now appears he's found a new home in Houston. Speed's last in-game action came with the Bears in 2024, when he appeared in two contests and failed to record a stat across 17 total snaps (14 on special teams, three on defense).