HOUSTON (AP) -It’s less than two weeks from the regular season opener and the Houston Texans defense is far from set.
At least two starting spots remain up for grabs. Rookie first-round pick Brian Cushing, who was scheduled to start at strongside linebacker, still hasn’t played because of a knee injury.
Coach Gary Kubiak says he has no doubt Cushing will be ready to play Sept. 13 against the Jets and he could play Friday against Tampa Bay.
He would like Cushing to start the opener, but knows that starting as a rookie after little or no preseason game experience would be difficult.
The Texans are also trying to decide who will start alongside Amobi Okoye at defensive tackle and the second cornerback position is up in the air as Dunta Robinson continues his holdout.
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