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The Houston Texans are closing in on the start of another season. Before they can do that, they have three more preseason games, starting with a matchup against the neighboring New Orleans Saints tonight.
There aren't any surprises for the Texans on the inactive list. Defensive end J.J. Watt and offensive tackle Duane Brown are still recovering from surgeries this offseason. Safety Lonnie Ballentine is still working to get back from a PCL/MCL tears from last season.
Not dressing for Texans:
— Jayson Braddock (@JaysonBraddock) August 20, 2016
JJ Watt
Duane Brown
Lonnie Ballentine
Not dressing for Saints:
— Jayson Braddock (@JaysonBraddock) August 20, 2016
Hau'oli Kikaha
Avery Young
The Texans did get one player back, linebacker Brennan Scarlett. No word if he'll play in Saturday's game.
.@HoustonTexans OLB Brennan Scarlett passed his physical and is no longer on the Active/Non-Football Injury list.
— Texans PR (@TexansPR) August 18, 2016
Here's to no one else joining this list next week for the Texans.
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