The Texans have named six team captains for the season.
That includes new safety Tyrann Mathieu, second-year quarterback Deshaun Watson and veteran defensive end J.J. Watt, wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, cornerback Johnathan Joseph and special-teams ace Brian Peters.
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"It's a blessing," Mathieu said. "I'm fortunate to come into a good situation. I didn't really have to do anything but really be myself."