Houston linebacker Brian Cushing returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time since his four-game drug suspension, saying he’s eager to play again after feeling “helpless†at times watching his teammates on the field. Coach Gary Kubiak said Cushing will play for the Texans (3-1) against the New York Giants (2-2) on Sunday. Cushing said he’ll use the rest of the week to sharpen his football techniques and relearn Houston’s defensive calls and schemes. I’m back,†Cushing said. “It’s going to be the same old (No.) 56 running around. It’s what I do. I take a lot of pride in playing football, and I want to be the best at it. Hopefully, I cannot skip a beat, come in Week 5, and be the player I’d be in Week 1.†Kubiak said he’s concerned that Cushing is about 250 real-game snaps behind the other defensive starters. But Cushing has proven before that he can catch up in a hurry after missing practice time. “He’s always handled himself well with the team, he’s always been very accountable in his preparation and his work,†Kubiak said. “It’s not like you have a player who we’re fighting to get in here and work and take care of his business. This guy is working all the time, so that’s not a problem.†Source: Yahoo! Sports
