As the Texans try to replace the aggressive coverage that former cornerback A.J. Bouye brought to the NFL's top-ranked defense before signing a $67.5 million free agent deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars, they are expected to lean heavily on former first-round cornerback Kevin Johnson.
Having Johnson back in the lineup this season after he missed the majority of last season with a second Jones fracture in his foot that required surgery to repair the damage could provide a significant boost to the secondary.
The Texans are upbeat about Johnson's medical outlook and the prospects of getting him back on the field for training camp.