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Falcons, Texans mix it up in combined practice
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Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue, right, is wrapped up by the Atlanta Falcons defense including free safety Dwight Lowery (20) during Wednesday's practice in Houston. The Falcons are practicing with the Houston Texans this week before their preseason game Saturday. - photo by David J. Phillip
HOUSTON — For Brian Cushing, there's no substitute to being on the field. The Houston Texans linebacker returned to practice on Wednesday, what he called "a very small step" as he comes back from his second straight season-ending injury on his left leg. "Being back with the team is the most important thing," Cushing said.
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