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BRIAN CUSHINGINSIDE LINEBACKERHeight: 6-3 | Weight: 248 | College: Southern California |Hometown: Park Ridge, N.J. | 4th NFL Season |4th with Texans | Age as of Kickoff Weekend 2012: 25 |Acquired: D1-’09 (15th overall) | 2012 GP/GS: 0/0 |Career GP/GS: 44/44 | Teams: Houston, 2009-12 |HEADERTEXANS BIOS56TRANSACTIONS: Selected by Houston Texans in the first round (15th pick overall) of the 2009 NFLDraft...signed by Texans on Aug. 2, 2009.HONORS:• Associated Press All-Pro Second Team (2011)• Team Most Valuable Player (2011)• Pro Football Weekly/PFWA All-AFC Team (2011)• Pro Bowl Selection (2010)• Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year (2009)• Team Rookie of the Year (2009)• Pro Football Weekly/PFWA Defensive Rookie of the Year (2009)• Pro Football Weekly/PFWA All-Rookie Team (2009)• AFC Defensive Player of the Week (Week 6, 2009; Week 8, 2009)• NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month (November, 2009; December, 2009)CAREER:• Led the team in tackles in 2009 and 2011, and has 323 tackles in his career• His 133 tackles in 2009 finished tied for second most in the AFC, trailing only Ray Lewis’134 tackles• Ranks 10th in team history with 9.5 career sacks• Has six career interceptions, 19 passes defensed, five forced fumbles and one safety• Has 10 career double-digit tackle games2011 (Houston 16/16):• Second Team Associated Press All-Pro selection and finished the season with a team-best 114tackles (77 solo), 4.0 sacks, two interceptions and two forced fumbles• Elected a team captain by his teammates in the second half of the season• Started and led all Texans defenders with seven tackles (four solo) and one quarterback pressurein the season opener vs. Indianapolis (9/11)• Led the team with 10 tackles (seven solo) at Miami (9/18), his eighth double-digit tackle game• Made five tackles (four solo) and one quarterback pressure at New Orleans (9/25)• Tied for the team lead with six tackles (two solo) vs. Pittsburgh (10/2)• Recorded his first sack of the season and finished tied for the team lead in tackles with eight(seven solo) vs. Oakland (10/9)• Made five tackes (three solo) including one for a loss at Baltimore (10/16)• Led the defense with six tackles (five solo) and had a pass defensed at Tennessee (10/23)• Named the Defensive Player of the Game for the Texans after leading the team with seventackles and intercepting a Blaine Gabbert pass vs. Jacksonville (10/30)• Led the defense with seven tackles (four solo) and sacked Colt McCoy for a 5-yard loss vs.Cleveland (11/6)• Led the defense with eight solo tackles, one sack and an interception at Tampa Bay (11/13)• Tied for the team lead in tackles with six (five solo) while also adding two hits on the quarterbackvs. Atlanta (12/4)• Recorded his ninth career double-digit tackle game with 12 tackles (nine solo), including onefor a loss vs. Carolina (12/18)• Led the team in tackles for the 10th time in 2011 while also forcing two fumbles, including asack-fumble on the first defensive play of the game at Indianapolis (12/22)• Had four tackles (two solo) in only one half of play vs. Tennessee (1/1/12) in the season finale• Led the team with 19 postseason tackles• Started in his postseason debut and registered a team-leading eight tackles, including fivesolos and one for loss in AFC Wild Card Playoff vs. Cincinnati (1/7/12)• Recorded 11 tackles (five solo) and one pass defensed in AFC Divisional Playoff at Baltimore(1/15/12)2010 (Houston 12/12):• Started the final 12 games of the regular season and totaled 76 tackles (49 solo), 1.5 sacksand one forced fumble• Made season debut vs. the New York Giants (10/10) and had nine tackles (four solo) and onepass defensed• Made eight tackles (seven solo) including one quarterback hit vs. Kansas City (10/17)• Returned to strongside linebacker and recorded nine solo tackles and one quarterback hit atJacksonville (11/14)• Made four solo tackles and forced a fumble at the New York Jets (11/21)• Led the defense with seven tackles (three solo) including four for a loss to go along with twopasses defensed vs. Tennessee (11/28)• Recorded 1.5 sacks for 12 yards lost and 10 tackles (six solo) including three for a loss vs.Baltimore (12/13)• Made five tackles (four solo) including two quarterback hits vs. Jacksonville (1/2/11)2009 (Houston 16/16):• Started all 16 games as a rookie and was named Associated Press Defensive Rookie of theYear• Voted into the 2010 Pro Bowl but was unable to play due to injury• Made professional debut for the Texans, starting at linebacker against the New York Jets (9/13),and tied for the team high with eight tackles (five solo)• Became the first Texans rookie to lead his team in tackles in his first three career games vs.Jacksonville (9/27), where he registered eight tackles (six solo), one tackle for loss, and twopass defenses• Wrapped up Oakland RB Justin Fargas in the end zone for the Texans first safety since12/15/02 vs. Oakland (10/4)• Made nine tackles (six solo), two passes defensed, two forced fumbles and intercepted a passfrom Bengals QB Carson Palmer late in the fourth quarter to clinch the victory at Cincinnati(10/18)• Named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week (10/21) for his performance• Led the Texans in tackles for the sixth time in eight games with 10 (three solo) as well as havingone sack, one pass defensed and one interception at Buffalo (11/1)• Set a career high with 12 tackles (10 solo), one pass defensed, one tackle for a loss and onequarterback hit at Indianapolis (11/8)• Defensive leader in tackles for the ninth time, compiling 11 tackles (seven solo) vs. Indianapolis(11/29), where he picked off a Peyton Manning pass for his third interception of the season• Named NFL Rookie of the Month of November after totaling 43 tackles, two interceptions anda sack• Recorded one sack for a loss of 13 yards, three quarterback hits and 10 tackles (six solo)including three for a loss vs. Seattle (12/13)• Made seven tackles (three solo) with two hits on Craig Nall including a half-sack for a loss offive yards at St. Louis (12/20)• Made nine solo tackles at Miami (12/27) inlcuding one for a loss, intercepted one pass, deflecteda pass and sacked an opposing quarterback for the third straight weekCOLLEGE:• Started 38-of-44 games he played in at USC, including 13 at right defensive end and 31 atstrongside outside linebacker• Finished his career with 178 tackles (101 solos) that included 8.5 quarterback sacks for minus57 yards, 27.0 stops for losses totaling 106 yards and two pressures• Intercepted one pass, deflected 12 others and blocked two punts• Consensus All-American as a senior, earning first-team accolades from Sports Illustrated andsecond-team honors from The Sporting News and Associated Press, and a consensus firstteamAll-Pac 10 choice• Finalist for the Butkus Award, semifinalist for the Lombardi Award and quarterfinalist for theLott Trophy• Honorable mention All-Pac 10 selection in 2007 and second-team all-conference pick in 2006• Started the last four games in 2005, including the national title gamePERSONAL:• Attended Bergen Catholic (Oradell, N.J.) High School• Earned Parade, USA Today, Prep Football Report, Scout.com, Super Prep, EA Sports and PrepStar All-American honors as a senior• Recorded 120 tackles, 11 stops for loss, 10 sacks and seven interceptions as a linebacker in2004• Played running back and tight end and gained 475 rushing yards with 10 touchdowns andcaught 13 passes for 456 yards (35.1 avg) with seven scoreswww.HoustonTexans.comtwitter.com/TexansPR
CUSHING, BRIANCushing’s 2011 Season StatisticsTackles Interceptions FumblesDate, Opp G GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds TD9/11 vs. IND 1 1 7 4 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 09/18 @ MIA 1 1 10 7 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 09/25 @ NO 1 1 5 4 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 010/2 vs. PIT 1 1 6 2 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 010/9 vs. OAK 1 1 8 7 1 1.0 4.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 010/16 @ BAL 1 1 5 3 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 010/23 @ TEN 1 1 6 5 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 010/30 vs. JAX 1 1 7 3 4 0.0 0.0 1 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 011/6 vs. CLE 1 1 7 4 3 1.0 5.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 011/13 @ TB 1 1 8 8 0 1.0 8.0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 011/27 @ JAX 1 1 7 4 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 012/4 vs. ATL 1 1 6 5 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 012/11 @ CIN 1 1 4 3 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 012/18 vs. CAR 1 1 12 9 3 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 012/22 @ IND 1 1 12 7 5 1.0 4.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 01/1 vs. TEN 1 1 4 2 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 02011 Totals 16 16 114 77 37 4.0 21.0 2 5 5 0 5 2 0 0 0Cushing’s Career StatisticsTackles Interceptions FumblesYear Team G GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds TD2009 HOU 16 16 133 85 48 4.0 30.5 4 26 20 0 10 2 0 0 02010 HOU 12 12 76 49 27 1.5 12.0 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 02011 HOU 16 16 114 77 37 4.0 21.0 2 5 5 0 5 2 0 0 0NFL Totals 44 44 323 211 112 9.5 63.5 6 31 20 0 19 5 0 0 0Cushing’s 2011 Season HighsTackles 12 twice, most recent: at Indianapolis, 12/22/11Sacks 1 four times, most recent: at Indianapolis (D. Orlovsky), 12/22/11Interceptions 1 twice, most recent: at Tampa Bay (J. Freeman), 11/13/11Passes Defensed 1 five times, most recent: at Jacksonville, 11/27/11Forced Fumbles 2 at Indianapolis, 12/22/11Cushing’s Career HighsTackles 12 three times, most recent: at Indianapolis, 12/22/11Sacks 1.5 vs. Baltimore (J. Flacco), 12/13/10Interceptions 1 six times, most recent: at Tampa Bay (J. Freeman), 11/13/11Passes Defensed 2 three times, most recent: vs. Tennessee, 11/28/10Forced Fumbles 2 twice, most recent: at Indianapolis, 12/22/11Safeties 1 vs. Oakland, 10/4/09TEXANS BIOSHEADERPreseason Week 1 • Texans at Panthers • Aug. 11, 2012www.HoustonTexans.comtwitter.com/TexansPR
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2012 HOUSTON TEXANS MEDIA GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENTSTEXANS MEDIA POLIC
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HOUSTON TEXANS MEDIA POLICYRequests
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HOUSTON TEXANS STAFF DIRECTORYFOUND
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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENTROBERT C. McNAI
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TEXANS LIMITED PARTNERSKirbyjon H.
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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENTRICK SMITHtive
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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENTJAMEY ROOTESPRE
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JOHN SCHRIEVERSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENTGREG WATSONVICE
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GARY KUBIAKHEAD COACHSEVENTH SEASON
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COACHING STAFFGARY KUBIAK1,282 yard
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Bill Kollar is in his fourth year a
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COACHING STAFFRICK DENNISONwhere he
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COACHING STAFFJOE MARCIANOone insid
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COACHING STAFFWADE PHILLIPSHISTORIC
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COACHING STAFFJOHN BENTONbacks aver
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Dan Hammerschmidt joined theHouston
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COACHING STAFFREGGIE HERRINGLINEBAC
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BOBBY KINGASSISTANT LINEBACKERSSECO
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COACHING STAFFMARC LUBICKASSISTANT
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COACHING STAFFBRIAN PARIANIfrom 199
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Matt Schiotz is in his fourth seaso
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FOOTBALL OPERATIONSBRIAN GARDNERDIR
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FOOTBALL OPERATIONSLARRY WRIGHTPRO
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FOOTBALL OPERATIONSRYAN CAVANAUGHCO
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FOOTBALL OPERATIONSGEOFF KAPLANDIRE
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FOOTBALL OPERATIONSTIM BROGASSISTAN
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FOOTBALL OPERATIONSDOUG WESTDIRECTO
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HOUSTON TEXANS STAFFZac EmmonsCorpo
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HOUSTON TEXANS STAFFNelson PeñaInf
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2011 SEASON REVIEW2010 SEASON-IN-RE
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DEFENSIVE STATISTICSSck- Tackles QB
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DEFENSIVE STATISTICS2011 POSTSEASON
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2011 GAME-BY-GAME STARTERSOFFENSEWR
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2011 TRANSACTIONSKEY: CFA - College
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GAME 1: Houston 34, Indianapolis 77
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GAME 3: New Orleans 40, Houston 337
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GAME 5: Oakland 25, Houston 2071,42
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GAME 7: Houston 41, Tennessee 769,1
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GAME 9: Houston 30, Cleveland 1271,
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GAME 11: Houston 20, Jacksonville 1
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GAME 13: Houston 20, Cincinnati 194
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GAME 15: Indianapolis 19, Houston 1
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AFC WILD CARD: Houston 31, Cincinna
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INDIVIDUAL RECORDS
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INDIVIDUAL YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERSKICK
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INDIVIDUAL RUSHINGGAME, OPPONENT43
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INDIVIDUAL PASSINGCONSECUTIVE COMPL
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INDIVIDUAL RECEIVINGRECEPTIONSSEASO
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PUNT RETURNSPUNT RETURNSSEASONS LEA
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KICKOFF RETURNSSEASON, ROOKIE1,542
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SACKSSEASONS LEADING TEAM4 Mario Wi
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SCORINGATTEMPTED, SEASON44 Kris Bro
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ALL-TIME LEADERSRUSHING YARDSPlayer
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TEAM WIN-LOSS RECORDSWIN-LOSS RECOR
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TEAM SCORING RECORDSSCORING, CONT.M
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TEAM TOTAL OFFENSE RECORDSMOST NET
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TEAM RUSHING RECORDSRUSHINGYARDS, C
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TEAM PASSING RECORDSNET YARDS PASSI
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TEAM FIRST DOWNSMOST, SEASON360 201
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FIELD GOALSMOST ATTEMPTED, GAME7 at
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PUNT RETURNSMOST YARDS, SEASON529 2
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KICKOFF RETURNSLOWEST RETURN AVERAG
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SACKSMOST SACKS, SEASON44 201137 20
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ATTENDANCE RECORDSTOP 10 HOME ATTEN
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INDIVIDUAL RECORDSTOTAL OFFENSEYARD
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INDIVIDUAL RECORDSPASSINGTIMES SACK
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INDIVIDUAL RECORDSTOTAL RETURN YARD
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INDIVIDUAL RECORDSSCORING, Cont.TOU
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TEAM RECORDSWIN-LOSS RECORDSWIN-LOS
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TEAM RECORDSMOST NET YARDS GAINED,
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TEAM RECORDSMOST, GAME, OPPONENT2 a
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TEAM RECORDSMOST PUNT RETURN YARDS,
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TEAM HISTORY
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YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS2004Head Coach:
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YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS2008Head Coach:
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TEXANS ATTENDANCE RECORDSTOP 10 HOM
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ALL-TIME SERIES RESULTSNEW YORK JET
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ALL-TIME ALPHABETIC ROSTERA47 Abbat
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ALL-TIME NUMERIC ROSTER1 Turk, Matt
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ALL-TIME PRACTICE SQUAD ROSTERAAcho
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ALL-TIME COACHESCoach Position Seas
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TEXANS FREE AGENCY HISTORY2002Playe
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TEXANS IN PRIME TIMEThe Texans have
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Page 197 and 198: TEXANS VETERANS#19 Juaquin Iglesias
Page 199 and 200: TEXANS ROOKIE FREE AGENTS#85 Logan
Page 201 and 202: TEXANS NUMERIC ROSTER(As of July 31
Page 203 and 204: RELIANT STADIUMThe city of Houston
Page 205 and 206: 2012 COMPOSITE NFL SCHEDULEBaltimor
Page 207 and 208: NICK SCURFIELD @NickScurfieldMANAGI
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DARRYL SHARPTONINSIDE LINEBACKERHei
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SMITH, ANTONIOSmith’s 2011 Season
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WALTER, KEVINWalter’s 2011 Season
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JON WEEKSLONG SNAPPERHeight: 5-10 |
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HEADERTEXANS BIOSD.J. BRYANTOUTSIDE
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HEADERTEXANS BIOSJERRELL JACKSONRUN
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