Texans Pro Bowl alternate left tackle Duane Brown has remained steadfast in his belief that he'll be ready for the season opener against the Chicago Bears.
Brown has been making steady progress in his recovery from a torn quadriceps tendon suffered at the end of last season that required surgery.
"He's doing well," Texans coach Bill O'Brien said. "He's progressing, he's in there every day working hard to get back. They'll be back when they're ready to be back, when the doctors clear them, when the trainers clear them. Duane is working very hard to be back.