Chaun Thompson News

Texans cornerback Jacques Reeves suffered a broken leg Aug. 4 during training camp, and now may be further hampered by a hand injury.

Other changes could be made in the secondary. "We're just not consistent back there," coach Gary Kubiak said.

Missing tackles, surrendering big plays and the inability to stuff the other team on third down.

Like Wall Street, players' stocks tend to fluctuate daily. Some bullish Texans are on the rise; others might need a bailout: Shaun Cody , DT, 6-4, 310 The defensive tackles have been struggling, and the final two preseason games are his time to earn a starting job.

Quarterback Matt Schaub is a given to start the regular-season opener Sept. 13, but the defense is another matter.

While his teammates practiced two fields away, defensive tackle Travis Johnson was working with strength and rehab coach Ray Wright to help him return from surgery to repair a sports hernia.

The Texans will be without first-round draft pick Brian Cushing for two or three weeks after he suffered a sprained lateral collateral ligament in his left knee, reports John McClain.