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Tom Savage Named Texans' Starting QB over Deshaun Watson for Preseason Opener

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The Houston Texans announced Monday Tom Savage will start the team's preseason opener Wednesday against the Carolina Panthers.

Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said he expects Deshaun Watson and Brandon Weeden to see the field as well.

"You have no idea how the game's going to play out," he said. "'How long is this drive? How long is that drive?' You have to play it by ear relative to how the game goes. But all three quarterbacks will play in the game."

Savage has appeared in five games for Houston after the Texans selected him in the fourth round of the 2014 draft.