Although Texans rookie inside linebacker Dylan Cole was disappointed to suffer a strained hamstring, he was relieved it wasn't more severe.
Cole suffered a Grade 2 hamstring strain against the Cleveland Browns while returning an interception. The usual recovery time for that type of injury is four to six weeks, but Cole could return sooner. He's walking now and is no longer on crutches.
Cole is on schedule to play again this season. The undrafted free agent from Missouri State has two interceptions and one sack.
"Yeah, it could be worse," Cole said. "I got good news.