Offseason workouts begin
The Texans gathered at the Methodist Training Center on Tuesday for their first team run of 2009.
Left tackle Duane Brown reported to workouts lean this year after showing up overweight to camp as a rookie.
Quarterback Matt Schaub drops back as the first team offense takes off from the line of scrimmage.
Defensive tackle Amobi Okoye (middle) and defensive end Mario Williams (right) prepare for a drill.
Wide receiver Andre Johnson looks toward center as he waits at the line of scrimmage.
Quarterback Dan Orlovsky unleashes a pass.
With Kevin Walter in the foreground, wide receiver Andre Johnson runs upfield after his first catch of offseason workouts.
Quarterback Matt Schaub stands ready at the line of scrimmage in front of the starting offensive line (left to right): right tackle Eric Winston, right guard Mike Brisiel, center Chris Myers, left guard Chester Pitts and left tackle Duane Brown.
A bulked-up Steve Slaton takes his first carry of the offseason, with fullback Vonta Leach leading the way.
Center Chris Myers, left guard Chester Pitts and left tackle Duane Brown wait at the line as assistant strength & conditioning coach Matt Schiotz gives instructions.
The players stretch after jogging around the field.
Defensive tackle Frank Okam and defensive end Mario Williams
Left to right: Tight end Joel Dreessen, wide receiver David Anderson, running back Ryan Moats, safety Nick Ferguson and safety Dominique Barber
Left to right: Tight end/long snapper Clark Harris, cornerback Fred Bennett, wide receiver Andre Johnson, safety Nick Ferguson and wide receiver David Anderson
Quarterback Matt Schaub and wide receiver Jacoby Jones lead the procession toward strength & conditioning coach Ray Wright. Wide receiver Andre Johnson and running back Steve Slaton trail in the background.
Wide receiver Jacoby Jones leads the way as the Texans jog around the practice field.
Left to right: Safety Dominique Barber, right guard Mike Brisiel, linebacker Xavier Adibi, kicker Kris Brown and safety Brandon Harrison
Defensive tackle Travis Johnson (far right) and fullback Vonta Leach (second from right) start things off at the front of the pack as the Texans begin their jog around the practice field.
The Texans huddle for a prayer with team chaplain Greg Tyler.
New head strength & conditioning coach Ray Wright and assistant strength & conditioning coach Matt Schiotz go over the offseason workout program with players at the Methodist Training Center across the street from Reliant Stadium.
