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  1. HOUSTON - JANUARY 03: Quarterback Brian Hoyer #8 of the New England Patriots is sacked by linebacker Brian Cushing #56 an defensive end Connor Barwin #98 of the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on January 3, 2010 in Houston, Texas.
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  3. FILE - This is a Jan. 3, 2010, file photo showing Houston Texans' Brian Cushing (56) pressuring New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, during the second quarter of an NFL football game, in Houston. Cushing has become the second Houston Texans linebacker in four seasons to win The Associated Press NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010.
  4. Houston Texans safety Bernard Pollard (31) dives across the goal line for a touchdown on a fumble in the end zone by New England Patriots' Fred Taylor as Texans' Brian Cushing (56) protects during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Houston.
  5. Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing (56) helps tackle New England Patriots running back Sammy Morris (34) during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Houston.
  6. Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing (56) intercepts a pass intended for Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams, left, in the second quarter during an NFL football game in Miami, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009.
  7. FILE - This is a Dec. 13, 2009, file photo showing Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing warming up before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, in Houston. Cushing has become the second Houston Texans linebacker in four seasons to win The Associated Press NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010.
  8. HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 29: Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts is hit by linebacker Brian Cushing #56 of the Houston Texans after releasing the ball at Reliant Stadium on November 29, 2009 in Houston, Texas.
  9. HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 29: Running back Joseph Addai #29 of the Indianapolis Colts carries the ball past linebacker Brian Cushing #56 of the Houston Texans to convert a first down on a fourth down play on November 29, 2009 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Colts won 35-27.
  10. Houston Texans defensive players DeMeco Ryans (59), Brian Cushing (56), Zac Diles (54) and Bernard Pollard (31) sit on the bench during the closing minutes of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Houston. The Colts scored 21 points in the fourth quarter to win 35-27.
  11. Indianapolis Colts tight end Dallas Clark (44) is stopped by Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing (56) and DeMeco Ryans during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Houston.
  12. Indianapolis Colts running back Joseph Addai (29) is tackled by a host of Houston Texans, including linebacker Brian Cushing (56), during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Houston.
  13. Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing (56) returns an interception against the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, in Houston.
  14. HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 23: Running back Chris Johnson #28 is tackled by linebacker Brian Cushing #56 of the Houston Texans in the second quarter at Reliant Stadium on November 23, 2009 in Houston, Texas.
  15. HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 23: Running back Chris Johnson #28 of the Tennessee Titans rushes past linebacker Zac Diles #54 of the Houston Texans and Brian Cushing #56 in the second quarter at Reliant Stadium on November 23, 2009 in Houston, Texas.
  16. Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing (56) wraps up Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson for a loss during the first half of their NFL football game in Houston November 23, 2009.

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