Several Texans players were limited Wednesday, but were characterized as trending in the right direction by coach Bill O'Brien.
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That includes starting cornerback Bradley Roby, who has missed the past five games with a Grade 2 strained hamstring and is angling toward returning Sunday night against the New England Patriots.
Rookie cornerback Lonnie Johnson Jr. is also expected back from an ankle injury. He was limited along with wide receiver Will Fuller (hamstring), defensive end Angelo Blackson (shoulder), corner Gareon Conley (hip), offensive tackle Tytus Howard (knee) and outside linebacker Brennan Scarlett (shoulder).