Texans DE Clowney rehabs knee

Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney has not been practicing with the Houston Texans during Organized Team Activities and head coach Bill O'Brien said it might not happen until training camp.

O'Brien told James Palmer of NFL Network that Clowney is not expected to participate in any OTAs, but that the Texans hope he will be ready for the start camp.

Clowney was healthy enough to play in all 16 games for the first time in his career last season, but underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee after the season.

While Clowney has been at the Texans' practice facility, he has been focusing on rehabbing his knee.

Clowney is entering the final year of his rookie contract and will make $12.3 million this season, but the Texans have indicated they want to sign him to a long-term extension this year.