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Brian Cushing | Linebacker

Team: Houston Texans
Age / DOB:  (26) / 1/24/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 248
College: USC
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Texans ILB Brian Cushing (ACL surgery) expects to receive full medical clearance on July 17.
Texans training camp starts on July 26. On the 17th, Cushing will fly to Pensacola (FL) to meet with Dr. James Andrews. Cushing has no doubt he'll get the go-ahead. "I’m basically doing everything I could be doing right now," he said. "I feel great and very confident heading into camp." Jun 14 - 6:54 PM
Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter

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Brian Cushing - LB - Texans

Brian Cushing said he's unaware of any contract negotiations taking place with the Texans.

Cushing is entering the final year of his rookie contract. He understands that any talks will be complicated by the torn left ACL he sustained in Week 5 last season. "I know it wasn't the best thing to really help with getting it done," he said. The 2009 Defensive Rookie of the Year and 2011 second-team All-Pro will have to prove he can return to form before getting paid.
Source: Houston Chronicle
May 29 - 10:16 AM
Brian Cushing - LB - Texans

Texans ILB Brian Cushing (torn ACL) isn't participating in this week's OTAs.

The same is true of RT Derek Newton (knee surgery), but both players remain on schedule in their rehab. Cushing is expected to be full-go for training camp.
Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter
May 20 - 12:27 PM
Brian Cushing - LB - Texans

Texans coach Gary Kubiak expressed confidence Monday that ILB Brian Cushing's ACL surgery remains on schedule.

Cushing tore his left ACL on October 8 and will be over nine months removed from the injury when training camp starts. He should be full-go before the season. "He sure looks like he's ready to go," Kubiak said at a charity golf tournament Monday. "Not time to turn him loose yet, but he's come a long way."
Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter
May 6 - 3:05 PM
Brian Cushing - LB - Texans

Texans ILB Brian Cushing's (torn ACL) rehab is "right on schedule."

Cushing is roughly six months removed from his tear. He's not expected to participate in OTAs, but his goal is to be ready for training camp. Cushing feels he is moving along quicker than most guys do with the same injury.
Source: Tania Ganguli on Twitter
Apr 18 - 9:09 PM
Brian Cushing - LB - Texans

Texans ILB Brian Cushing (torn ACL) will not participate in any of the offseason program.

Cushing is roughly five months removed from his tear. His rehab is reportedly going well, but there's no reason to push it at a minicamp or OTA. Cushing's goal is to be ready for the beginning of training camp in August.
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter
Mar 19 - 10:41 AM
Brian Cushing - LB - Texans

Texans ILB Brian Cushing (torn ACL) estimates he's a week away from running.

"Really looking forward to that," Cushing said. "It’s been a long, long journey and I still have a lot to go, but it just makes me cherish playing that much more." Sidelined since Week 5, Cushing is looking good for the beginning of camp, and may even end up playing in the preseason. The Texans won't take any chances with one of their most important players, however.
Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter
Feb 19 - 1:48 PM
Brian Cushing - LB - Texans

Texans owner Bob McNair says ILB Brian Cushing (torn ACL) is "ahead of schedule" in his rehab.

You rarely hear that a player is "behind schedule," but it's good news nonetheless. The Texans defense wasn't the same after Cushing went down in Week 5, and would greatly benefit from him getting in a full training camp. However, even if the indications are good that Cushing will avoid the reserve/PUP list to begin the season, it's quite possible he'll open camp on active/PUP.
Source: Nick Scurfield on Twitter
Feb 6 - 4:23 PM
Brian Cushing - LB - Texans

The Texans' defense ranked first in points allowed and first in yards allowed prior to ILB Brian Cushing's October 8 ACL tear, compared to 18th in scoring allowed and 13th in yards.

They plummeted from the No. 2-ranked pass defense with Cushing to No. 24 in pass defense without him. "He was always the heart and soul of the defense," CB Johnathan Joseph said. "We went as Cush went." An every-down linebacker, Cushing was the centerpiece of Houston's oft-used dime defense. The Texans are confident that Cushing will be all systems go for the 2013 season.
Source: houstontexans.com
Jan 20 - 8:48 PM
Brian Cushing - LB - Texans

SI's Peter King reports the NFL's Competition Committee will consider outlawing all blocks below the waist for the 2013 season.

It would be a drastic change, one King "sincerely" doubts will happen. Texans ILB Brian Cushing tore his ACL on a questionable chop block from Jets LG Matt Slauson earlier this season. A ban on low blocks would make blocking infinitely more difficult for under-sized linemen and running backs.
Source: Peter King on Twitter
Fri, Nov 23, 2012 06:47:00 PM
Brian Cushing - LB - Texans

Texans ILB Brian Cushing (IR, knee) will have his ACL surgery Thursday.

Dr. James Andrews will perform the surgery. If Cushing sticks to the standard nine-month timetable, he'll be ready to go right around the start of 2013 training camp.
Source: Houston Chronicle
Thu, Oct 25, 2012 10:47:00 AM
Brian Cushing - LB - Texans

Texans placed ILB Brian Cushing (knee) on injured reserve, ending his season.

So much for the Texans holding out hope that Cushing could help them in a potential Super Bowl appearance. The Texans' 2011 team MVP and second-team All-Pro is officially done for the season and will be replaced by Tim Dobbins in base formations.
Wed, Oct 10, 2012 12:36:00 PM
Brian Cushing - LB - Texans

Texans ILB Brian Cushing's MRI revealed a torn ACL, and he is done for the season.

Texans coach Gary Kubiak has confirmed the injury. The Jets have refused to place Darrelle Revis on I.R., hoping he can return for the Super Bowl. The Texans, who actually have a legit shot at the Lombardi Trophy, could opt to go the same route with Cushing. Veteran Tim Dobbins is expected to start alongside Bradie James, leaving coverage versus tight ends and running backs as an issue going forward.
Source: Profootballtalk on Twitter
Tue, Oct 9, 2012 04:18:00 PM
Brian Cushing - LB - Texans

The Texans fear ILB Brian Cushing tore his left ACL in Monday night's win over the Jets.

Cushing sustained the injury on a questionable chop block in the second quarter from Jets left guard Matt Slauson. The Texans won't have a final diagnosis until Cushing undergoes an MRI later Tuesday, but the team was already lamenting his loss after the game Monday. "It's gonna mean a lot," DE Antonio Smith said. "Cush is one of the cornerstones of the defense. He's the captain. He's a playmaker. He's a big part of our defense." Veteran Tim Dobbins will likely step in as a starting inside 'backer.
Related: Tim Dobbins
Source: ProFootballTalk on Twitter
Tue, Oct 9, 2012 08:05:00 AM
Brian Cushing - LB - Texans

Texans ILB Brian Cushing left Monday night's game against the Jets with a left knee injury and will not return.

Cushing was injured on a second quarter Bilal Powell run where he was chop-blocked by Jets LG Matt Slauson. He walked off under his own power, but he looked to be in moderate pain and headed to the locker room. Tim Dobbins and Mister Alexander are Houston's backup inside 'backers.
Mon, Oct 8, 2012 09:42:00 PM

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