NFL Future Power Rankings

Insider NFL analysts Mel Kiper, Gary Horton, Matt Williamson, Field Yates and Herm Edwards break down every NFL team in five key categories to see how the league might stack up three years from now entering the 2016 season.

RTC: Bjoern Werner a 'force of nature'

Reading the coverage… Houston Texans The five biggest questions that are still unsettled as the Texans head into their summer hiatus, says Tania Ganguli of the Houston Chronicle.

Cushing (knee) said Friday that he'll be cleared by Dr. James Andrews on July 17, Nick Scurfield of the Texans' official site.

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NFL - Texans Pass Defense Missed Cushing

Without Brian Cushing, the Texans defense struggled, especially against the pass. With the 2011 2nd-Team All-Pro out of the lineup, Houston allowed over 50 more yards through the air than it did with him. Opposing passers also had a 40-point jump in Total QBR when the 2009 Defensive Rookie of the Year wasn't on the field. HOUSTON TEXANS 2012 SEASON WITH BRIAN CUSHING WITHOUT BRIAN CUSHING W-L 5-0 7-4 Opp PPG 14.6 23.5 Opp Pass YPG 190.2 241.9 Opp Total QBR 11.6 51.7

Texans: Reed is 'really well'; Cushing 'on track'

Texans coach Gary Kubiak says safety Ed Reed is doing "really well" as he recovers from hip surgery.

Linebacker Dobbins agrees to deal with Texans

The Houston Texans have agreed to a one-year deal with linebacker Tim Dobbins.