Report: Houston Texans LB Brian Cushing sustains sprained MCL, could miss 6 weeks
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Despite pulling out a 23-14 victory over the Chicago Bears, the Houston Texans will be without one of their top defensive players.
Linebacker Brian Cushing went to the locker room shortly after sustaining a right knee injury. NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reports he sustained a sprained right MCL.
#Texans LB Brian Cushing, carted off with a knee injury, is out 6 weeks with a torn MCL, source said. No surgery.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 11, 2016
The Texans will greatly miss Cushing’s presence, as he’s recorded at least 110 tackles in each of the three seasons he’s been fully healthy.