#56 Brian Cushing
 Pos: Linebacker
NFL Team: HOU
Injury: Day To Day
Injury Type: ribs
 Experience: 4
College: USC
Height: 75
Weight: 255
Born: 1/24/1987
 Year  Tm  Gm  Tackles  Assists  Sacks  Pass Def  Fum Rec  Ints  TDs 
2011HOU1676384.05020
2010HOU1253231.54100
2009HOU1686474.010040

Summary

It might be hard to believe but the Texans were a dominate defense last season, ranking second overall. They were third against the pass and fourth against the run. This unit did it all as the team took a big step forward. It might be hard for the team to repeat last season, especially with Mario Williams gone, but they still have plenty of talent in place and should do well. The secondary is very good with cornerback Jonathan Joseph leading the way. And the linebackers do a great job for the Texans, including Brian Cushing and Bradie James - two young players on the rise. The pass rush is a bit of a concern with Williams gone but Antonio Smith and J.J. Watt should provide some nice sack totals for the team. The special teams have potential with Daniel Manning as their kick return man. He has a history of some big returns and rookie Keshawn Martin should get his chances as punt returner, filling the void left by Jacoby Jones.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
The Texans will have a hard time matching last season but should be considered a fantasy starter. They have sack and interception potential while limiting yards and points. Houston is the real deal defensively. Last season wasn't a fluke.

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Notes

Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing (knee) said he will definitely be ready for the start of the regular season and is pretty sure he will be ready for the start of training camp.
Source: KFFL.com
Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing (knee) is expected to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season, according to head coach Gary Kubiak. "I'm watching him today, he sure looks like he's ready to go," Kubiak said Monday. "I know that it's not time to turn him loose yet, but he's come a long way. What'd he miss, 11 games last year plus two playoff games? You don't get that time back in this league, so I know he's chomping at the bit and ready to go."
Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said LB Brian Cushing (knee) will not participate in offseason workouts. Cushing should be ready for the start of training camp.
Source: KFFL.com
Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing (knee) hopes to begin jogging by next week in the next step of his rehab process. 'Really looking forward to that,' Cushing said. 'Really, where I stand right now is just looking forward to the next step always and what's coming up and my progression. It's been a long, long journey and I still have a lot to go, but you know, it just makes me cherish playing that much more, because when it's taken away for you, you realize how much you love it.'
Source: KFFL.com
Houston Texans owner Bob McNair said LB Brian Cushing (knee) is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
Source: KFFL.com
Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing (knee) could start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list because he is returning from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
Source: KFFL.com
Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing (knee) underwent surgery Thursday, Oct. 25, to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament and things reportedly went well.
Source: KFFL.com
Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing (knee) said there is no timetable for his return, but he expects to be ready for the start of next season.
Source: KFFL.com
Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing (knee) believes in the team's Super Bowl chances even after he was lost for the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament. 'Trust me when I say that I'll be back better than ever next year,' Cushing wrote on his Facebook page, 'but in the meantime, I want to thank my teammates, coaches, and you fans for all the amazing love and support. Oh, and WE are STILL winning THIS year's Super Bowl.'
Source: KFFL.com
The NFL will investigate a hit made by New York Jets OG Matt Slauson onto Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing in Week 5 that resulted in an anterior cruciate ligament tear, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed.
Source: KFFL.com

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