Brian Cushing Injury: Updates on Texans Star's Knee and Return

Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing suffered a right knee injury in the season opener against the Chicago Bears on Sept. 11. He hadn't played since, but he is ready to return.

Continue for updates.

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Cushing Active vs. Titans

Sunday, Oct. 2

The Texans announced that Cushing is ready to play against Tennessee in Week 4.

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Latest on Cushing's Practice Status

Friday, Sept. 30

The Texans announced that Cushing was a limited participant in Friday's practice.

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Cushing Comments on Injury, Playing Status

Wednesday, Sept. 28

"We are just taking it day-by-day," Cushing told reporters, per the team's official Twitter account. "There's a big difference between practice and a full game."

When asked if he will play Sunday against the Titans, Cushing said there's a "possibility," per Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com.

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Latest on Cushing's Diagnosis, Timeline for Return

Monday, Sept. 12

"I think [Cushing] will be back sooner rather than later," Texans head coach Bill O'Brien told reporters. O'Brien added that he thinks the linebacker will be fine, per Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported on Sept. 11 that Cushing will miss six weeks after tearing his MCL. However, Cushing will not need surgery, per Rapoport. Cushing was wearing a brace on his knee after the game, per Wilson.

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Cushing Has History of Injury Issues

Cushing entered 2016 trying to build on his career resurgence in 2015. The linebacker recorded over 100 total tackles for the first time since 2011 after dealing with injuries that forced him to miss 22 games from 2012 to 2014.

One of the more physical, aggressive linebackers in the league, Cushing's relentless style of play makes him a difficult player to block and an unwelcome sight for opposing ball-carriers.

Stats courtesy of Pro-Football-Reference.com.