Houston Texans
Duane Brown - #76 - T
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 320 lbs. |
| Birthday | 08/30/1985 |
| Birthplace | Richmond, VA |
| College | Virginia Tech |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 1st round, 26th pick by Texans |
Air attack and run defense lead Giants over Texans
Eli Manning threw two of his three touchdown passes to Hakeem Nicks and the New York Giants held Houston to a franchise-low 24 yards rushing in a 34-10 win over the Texans on Sunday.
Injuries, blocking duties hold down Daniels' receiving totals
Texans TE Owen Daniels has seen his pass-catching numbers drop significantly because of various injuries and a need to pass-block more often, according to AFC South Whispers.
Cushing's return comes as schedule offers Texans no relief
Texans SLB Brian Cushing was a physical, playmaking, turnover-forcing presence as a rookie, and his influence in each of these specific areas will aid the defense in his return.
Mario Williams limited in practice
A groin injury has limited Texans DE Mario Williams in practice this week.
Texans sign DE Anderson
The Texans have signed former Bears DE Mark Anderson. The Bears cut Anderson on Tuesday and replaced him with veteran DE Charles Grant.
Texans' win at Oakland highlights depth, talent, resiliency
The Texans are second in the NFL in offense and last in defense, but the return of SLB Brian Cushing is a major help to the "D," and the offense thrived at less-than-full strength in a 31-24 win at Oakland ...
Foster returns from benching to score twice in Texans win
Arian Foster returned from an early game benching to score on a 74-yard run and an 10-yard catch in the second half to lead the Houston Texans to a 31-24 victory over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday.
Texans RB Foster does not start (coach's decision)
Texans RB Arian Foster did not start against the Raiders in Week Four because of a coach's decision, according to multiple reports.
Harris: Foster can be 'complete' with work
Arian Foster won the Texans' starting RB job with an improved approach to his job, and the work paid off handsomely in the first month of the season. Now, Texans RB coach Chick Harris wants him to sustain that progress.
Kubiak: Texans WR Johnson 'game-time' decision
Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said that WR Andre Johnson's playing status for Sunday will be a "game-time decision," according to the club.
Texans sign Paymah, fail to add Schobel
The Texans have reportedly added veteran DB Karl Paymah to their secondary.
Cowboys top Texans 27-13, earn first win
Tony Romo threw two touchdown passes to Roy Williams, Marion Barber ran for another score and the Dallas Cowboys got their first win by beating the Houston Texans 27-13 on Sunday.
Texans' defense faltering vs. pass, stuffing run
The Texans' defensive problems against the pass have been glaring, but their sustained success against the run is notable, too.
Texans sign OT Salaam
The Texans announced the signing of OT Ephraim Salaam on Wednesday. Salaam's signing comes one day after Duane Brown was suspended for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.
Texans starting OLT Brown suspended four games
Texans starting OLT Duane Brown has been suspended by the NFL for four games for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances.
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A person with direct knowledge of the deal says the Houston Texans have agreed to a new contract with Brown.|||||||
The 6-foot-4, 320-pound Brown has started all but four games since the Texans drafted him with the 26th overall pick in 2008. Brown earned Associated Press All-Pro second team honors in 2011 after helping the Texans set a franchise record for yards rushing (2,448).
Brown returned to practice after sustaining a minor injury last week.|||||||
Brown hurt his left leg last Wednesday. The starter at left tackle for the past four seasons, Brown took his regular allotment of reps Monday morning.
Brown worked out with his team Tuesday after serving a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on banned substances. "Longest four weeks of my life," Brown said.|||||||
Brown, Houston's first-round draft pick in 2008, said he "unknowingly took a supplement tainted with a banned substance." He would not identify the supplement, but acknowledged that he was "naive" for even trying it. The Texans have a bye this week and went through a light morning workout on Tuesday. Coach Gary Kubiak expects Brown to start Houston's next game, at Indianapolis on Nov. 1.
Brown has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance enhancing drugs.|||||||
Brown said Tuesday he "unknowingly took a supplement tainted with a banned substance." Brown's suspension begins immediately, meaning he will miss the undefeated Texans' showdown Sunday with the Dallas Cowboys. His first game back will be Nov. 1 at Indianapolis. The former first-round pick has the crucial role of protecting the blind side of Texans quarterback Matt Schaub. Brown held his own in a season-opening battle with Colts All-Pro end Dwight Freeney.
Brown injured his left knee in the third quarter against the St. Louis Rams on Sunday. The team said his return was questionable.|||||||
It was unclear how Brown was injured. Rashard Butler replaced Brown, the Texans' first-round pick in 2008.
