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Texans' Duane Brown not expected at mandatory minicamp

Veteran offensive tackle Duane Brown isn't expected to attend the Texans' mandatory minicamp that begins Tuesday, according to league sources not authorized to speak publicly.

A three-time Pro Bowl blocker, Brown is unhappy with his contract. He's due a nonguaranteed $9.65 million base salary this season and $9.75 million in 2018.

Under the NFL collective bargaining agreement, Brown can be subject to fines totaling $80,400 if he misses the entire minicamp.

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NFL teams can fine players on an escalating scale: $13,400 for the first day, $26,800 for missing a second and $40,205 for a third missed day.