Texans middle linebacker Brian Cushing's 10-game suspension for violating the NFL performance-enhancing drug policy ends next Tuesday.
The Texans could have Cushing back in the building, but also have him remain under an NFL roster exemption while they gauge what they want to do with him and their other personnel.
"We're going to get him back in the building and see how he's doing and go from there," Texans coach Bill O'Brien said when asked what the team will do when Cushing's NFL punishment is over.
Cushing has been suspended twice by the league for violations of its PED policy.