Houston Texans
Derek Newton - #75 - T
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 6"/ 318 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/16/1987 |
| Birthplace | Utica, MS |
| College | Arkansas State |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 7th round, 11th pick by Texans |
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PLAYER NEWS
Newton was active for Sunday's game against the Colts.|||||||
Newton had been nursing a right knee injury.
Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak says Newton has won the starting job at right tackle, beating out Rashad Butler.|||||||
The 6-foot-6, 318-pound Newton was a seventh-round draft pick in 2011. Butler, entering his sixth season with Houston, was sidelined much of last season with a left triceps injury. Kubiak met with both players on Monday before announcing his decision.
