The Texans will kick off their 2017 season unlike any other, as Houston continues to rebuild from Hurricane Harvey’s devastation.
“To be able to finally be back in the city with this team, to be able to dedicate this season to the city of such amazing people and the countless fans who’ve been with us since day one, that’s what we need and it’s great added motivation to be able to look forward to this season,” said.
Covington, who grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia, has spent his entire collegiate and professional football career playing for Houston, first at Rice University and then with the Texans when they drafted him in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL Draft.