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Found May 22, 2012 on State of the Texans:
PLAYERS: Hebron Fangupo,  DeMeco Ryans,  Bradie James,  Lestar Jean,  Kevin Walter,  Andre Johnson,  Antoine Caldwell,  Brandon Brooks,  Derek Newton,  Rashad Butler,  Dwight Jones,  T.J. Yates,  Keshawn Martin,  DeVier Posey,  Brian Cushing,  Trindon Holliday
TEAMS: Houston Texans,  Philadelphia Eagles
Here are some quick tidbits from Houston Texans OTAs.     - It looks like UDFA, Hebron Fangupo will not be lost for the season, and looks to be sidelined until late next week. He was rolled up on during practice and ended up with a sprained MCL. - Line Backers coach Reggie Herring had some choice words about  the loss of DeMeco Ryans and the addition of Bradie James.  “I don’t mind throwing it on the table, we’re pretty pleased with picking Bradie (James) up, because we feel like we gained back what we lost with DeMeco leaving, and then some, to be honest with you,” After the comment he was pulled away from the interview because he was late for a coaches meeting that started at noon. Either way it was some interesting words from Herring, and it is evident from the interview that he is a big fan of James coming to Houston. See the interview here.  - It seems that the reason that Texans punter Brett Hartmann was suspended for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy was because of Rita
Original Story: http://www.stateofthetexans.com/?p=4859
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