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 |
Injuries have taken toll on Texans O-line
The Texans have missed starting ORT Derek Newton the past two weeks — perhaps even more than initially expected.
Newton lands at ORT spot for Texans
Texans coach Gary Kubiak said Monday that Derek Newton has beaten out Rashad Butler for the starting job at right tackle.
Texans could face more OL changes in 2013
The rebuilding of the right side of the Texans' offensive line has been a big story this offseason and more changes could be coming in 2013.
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.
