The Facts: The Texans have placed Brown on injured reserve, putting the team at the 53-player limit.

Diehards Line:Brown, 27, has battled a back injury through training camp after signing a two-year contact in the offseason with the Texans. The move leaves the team with Ahman Green, Chris Taylor and rookie Steve Slaton on the roster. Green is coming off an injured groin suffered in the pre-season opener; Slaton is nursing a turf toe. Don't be surprised if the Texans take a close look at the waiver wire; we suspect Rudi Johnson's name will jump off the list.