Houston Texans' Antonio Smith (94) and teammates, including Amobi Okoye, left, await the start of a drill during an NFL football practice Thursday, May 28, 2009 in Houston. The defensive end joined Mario Williams and the rest of the Texans for the first time this week after missing the first week of practices with an injured hamstring. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

Houston Texans' Antonio Smith (94) and teammates, including Amobi Okoye, left, await the start of a drill during an NFL football practice Thursday, May 28, 2009 in Houston. The defensive end joined Mario Williams and the rest of the Texans for the first time this week after missing the first week of practices with an injured hamstring.

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  1. HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 4: Steve Slaton #20 of the Houston Texans jumps in celebration after a scoring a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders at Reliant Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Houston, Texas. The Texans defeated the Raiders 29-6.
  2. HOUSTON - OCTOBER 04: Tight-end Owen Daniels #81 of the Houston Texans is knocked out of bounds by cornerback Chris Johnson #37 of the Oakland Raiders at Reliant Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Houston, Texas.
  3. HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 4: Brian Cushing #56 of the Houston Texans pushes JaMarcus Russell #2 of the Oakland Raiders to the ground at Reliant Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Houston, Texas. The Texans defeated the Raiders 29-6.
  4. HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 4: Brian Cushing #56 of the Houston Texans pushes JaMarcus Russell #2 of the Oakland Raiders to the ground at Reliant Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Houston, Texas. The Texans defeated the Raiders 29-6.
  5. HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 4: Mario Williams #90 of the Houston Texans knocks the ball loose from JaMarcus Russell #2 of the Oakland Raiders to cause a fumble at Reliant Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Houston, Texas. The Texans defeated the Raiders 29-6.
  6. HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 4: Jacoby Jones #12 of the Houston Texans shows off the Texan logo shaved into his head before a game against the Oakland Raiders at Reliant Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Houston, Texas. The Texans defeated the Raiders 29-6. Players are wearing pink today in honor of breast cancer awareness month.
  7. HOUSTON - OCTOBER 25: Linebacker Brian Cushing #56 of the Houston Texans takes a break along with defensive end Connor Barwin #98 and Antonio Smith #94 during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Reliant Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Houston, Texas.
  8. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Shaun Hill (13) tosse the ball away under pressure from Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith (94) in the second quarter of a NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 in Houston.
  9. Houston Texans wide receiver Jacoby Jones, center, celebrates his 95-yard kick return for a touchdown with teammates Andre Johnson (80), Antonio Smith (94) and Kasey Studdard (64) during the third quarter of a NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in Houston. The Texans beat the Raiders 29-6.
  10. Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell (2) tries to stay beyond the reach of Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith (94) during the second quarter of a NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in Houston.
  11. HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 27: Quarterback David Garrard #9 of the Jacksonville Jaguars throws on the run as he is pressured defensive end Antonio Smith #94 of the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on September 27, 2009 in Houston, Texas.
  12. HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 27: Quarterback David Garrard #9 of the Jacksonville Jaguars throws on the run as he is pressured defensive end Antonio Smith #94 of the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on September 27, 2009 in Houston, Texas.
  13. HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 4: Amobi Okoye #91 of the Houston Texans sacks JaMarcus Russell #2 of the Oakland Raiders at Reliant Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Houston, Texas. The Texans defeated the Raiders 29-6.
  14. NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 20: Kerry Collins #5 of the Tennessee Titans passes the football while under pressure from Amobi Okoye #91 of the Houston Texans at LP Field on September 20, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Texans defeated the Titans 34-31.
  15. Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell (2) scrambles away from Houston Texans defensive tackle Amobi Okoye (91) during the first quarter of a NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in Houston.
  16. Tennessee Titans quarterback Kerry Collins (5) fumbles the ball against the Houston Texans with 1:32 left in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009. The Texans recovered the ball to seal a 34-31 win. Titans offensive tackle Michael Roos (71) and Texans defensive tackle Amobi Okoye (91) look on.

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