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Predicting the Texans’ 53-man roster

By Nicholas Perlich

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 08: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans warms up before a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on August 08, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 08: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans warms up before a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on August 08, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 18: Jadeveon Clowney #90 of the Houston Texans celebrates after a sack against the Washington Redskins in the fourth quarter of the game at FedExField on November 18, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. The Texans won 23-21. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – NOVEMBER 18: Jadeveon Clowney #90 of the Houston Texans celebrates after a sack against the Washington Redskins in the fourth quarter of the game at FedExField on November 18, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. The Texans won 23-21. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Linebackers

  • Jadeveon Clowney
  • Benardrick McKinney
  • Zach Cunningham
  • Whitney Mercilus
  • Brennan Scarlett
  • Dylan Cole
  • Peter Kalambayi
  • Davin Bellamy

Reports indicate that Clowney will return from his contract hold out right before the season. While the sack production isn’t always up to par, Clowney is still one of the more disruptive pass rushers in the league. Mercilus is severely underrated as the other pass-rushing linebacker opposite Clowney. McKinney and Cunningham combine to make a terrific combination at inside linebacker. Scarlett, Cole, Kalamabayi, and Bellamy all offer solid depth and Special Teams value.

Player to watch: Tyrell Adams

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