Texans rookie LB Brian Cushing will start Sunday against the Patriots, according to a league source.

The injury reports are out for Week 17, and here’s a look at some of the notable developments among teams fighting for or headed to the postseason.

Taking a look through the 2010 Pro Bowl rosters for the AFC and NFC, here are a few interesting distinctions. The list starts with the Minnesota Vikings, who lead the way with eight Pro Bowl representatives.

Texans rookie LB Brian Cushing will start Sunday against the Dolphins.

As teams around the league prepare for Week 16, here’s an update on some notable names from injury reports updated Thursday.

Teams have released their practice participation reports for Thursday. Here’s a look at what’s happening with some of the notable players.

Brian Cushing and Antonio Smith of the Texans were fined by the NFL.

After a short turnaround following their Monday night loss to the Titans, the Texans returned to practice Wednesday, but held out injured starters LB DeMeco Ryans (ankle) and RB Steve Slaton (neck).

Teams have released their Week 8 injury reports through Thursday. Here’s a look at some of the notable names.

The Saints and Cardinals look super. LB Brian Cushing looked amazing. The Rams continue to lose. And oh yeah, Tom Brady wasn’t too bad, either. It’s all in Around the Web.

Get the latest notes from Around the Web, including the status of Ben Roethlisberger, whether Reggie Bush expects to play this week, who will be the starting QB for the Lions, and more.

Rookie deals are coming in at a feverish pace early Saturday. Keep up to date with the latest.

There is good and bad news for the Houston Texans on Friday.

First the good — Pro Bowl TE Owen Daniels arrived at training camp after considering a holdout over a contract extension.

The bad — rookie LB Brian Cushing, the Texans’ first-round pick was not at camp as he remains unsigned. Also not in camp was veteran CB Dunta Robinson, who is upset that the Texans used the franchise tag on him this season.

One of those nine prospects here — LB Brian Cushing — has a unique perspective on the event. The USC star grew up in the New York suburb of Park Ridge, N.J., as a huge fan of the draft.

The agents for draft prospects B.J. Raji, Vontae Davis, Brian Cushing and Clay Matthews said their clients passed all drug and steroid screenings administered at the draft combine in February.