HOUSTON – The 2015 season ended for Houston Texans left tackle Duane Brown being carted off the field with a severe quad injury that required surgery.
While doubt remains about his readiness for the start of the 2016 season, Brown maintains his rehabilitation has gone well.
“So far, so good,” Brown told KPRC Channel 2 at a workout Tuesday at Hank’s Gym in Southwest Houston.
“It’s been a battle, being 310-plus pounds, it’s not the easiest injury to come back from,” Brown said.
A starter for eight seasons, Brown isn’t putting a timetable on his return, but he’s planning to be ready when the season arrives.
“Taking it one day at a time. I plan to be out there playing the first week of the season,” Brown said.
For Brown, with this particular injury, the rehab is clearly demanding, but it also requires patience.
“Patience has been something I really worked on a lot this offseason, just knowing I’m doing good, but I don’t want to do too much more,” Brown said.
“It’s a long road and you can’t get frustrated. You just put your head down and keep going and that’s what I’ve been doing.”