Texans to Release DE Weaver

Houston Texans defensive end Anthony Weaver will be released Tuesday. Weaver told FOX 26 Sports Monday his agent informed him that he had been told by the club the move would be made Tuesday.

"I'm disappointed I can't finish what I thought we started under Coach (Gary) Kubiak," Weaver said.

Weaver is not caught off guard by the news.

"I'm not surprised," Weaver said. "I know my production has been down and I've had some injuries that didn't help."

In fact Weaver underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee earlier this year.

"I've never been cut before but this is the business side of things," Weaver said. "I gave my best. That's all I can control."

Weaver said he still has a lot left in the tank and plans to continue his career somewhere in the NFL.

In three seasons with the Texans Weaver played in 47 games, starting 45. During his Houston stint Weaver had two interceptions and one quarterback sack.

In March, 2006 Weaver signed a five-year contract with the Texans worth $26.5 million. The deal included a $12.5 million signing bonus.

Weaver was originally selected in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. He played there for four years before signed as a free agent with the Texans.