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On the first day of training camp (and likely for the rest of the preseason), Texans tight end Owen Daniels is restricted to workouts on the stationary bicycle.

The Texans are crowded in the backfield with Arian Foster, Steve Slaton, Ben Tate, Chris Henry and Jeremiah Johnson. All looked good during the first two practices.

HOUSTON (AP) -- Houston Texans owner Bob McNair says he hopes to sign Andre Johnson to a new contract within "a couple weeks" and keep the star receiver in Houston for his entire career.

The Houston Texans have agreed to terms with their top two draft picks, cornerback Kareem Jackson and running back Ben Tate.

First-round pick Kareem Jackson is the team's only remaining unsigned draft pick.

Texans coaches had a brief vacation between organized team activities and training camp, but offensive coordinator Rick Dennison spent most of his time studying film and tweaking his playbook.

Three-time Pro Bowler and former Texan corner back Aaron Glenn retired as a Texan on Wednesday.

Single-game tickets for Texans home games will go on sale to fans Friday, the team announced. The Texans have sold a record number of season tickets as of late this past week.

Pro Bowl receiver Andre Johnson had 101 catches for 1,569 yards last season. He had 115 receptions for 1,575 yards in 2008.

While Texans owner Bob McNair has learned plenty about coaches and strategy and the like, he essentially has learned he'd like to have more players like Brian Cushing.

When the Texans begin training camp Friday at their Methodist Training Facility, they will be focused on making the playoffs for the first time.

The Texans' exalted financial status reflects the almighty power of the NFL, football's cherished place in Texas' culture, the largesse of Harris County taxpayers and the kismet of showing up at the right place at the right time.

Blessed with quickness and strength, Charles Spencer was on a fast track for success in the NFL with the Texans, until he took the wrong hit at the wrong time.

There's no question the Texans are No. 1. I've never written so much about minicamps and charity work and the various things the Texans are involved in as I have this summer, and still people want more.

Cornerback Kareem Jackson (first round), running back Ben Tate (second) and tight end Garrett Graham (fourth) are the only unsigned picks.

Texans fans will be able to watch six practices during training camp, including the first four that will be open to the public beginning July 30.

If you saw Harry Williams today, you might not know anything happened unless he showed you the 6-inch scar on the back of his neck.

Peter King isn't the only one who can predict the future. MMQB guest writer Eric Winston of the Texans makes his picks for the 2010 playoffs and lists five ways to improve the NFL.

Father's Day at Texans punter Matt Turk's house is complicated and emotional. It's a day to remember and be thankful, a day when tears and laughter both flow freely.

The Texans have promoted three front office executives, and they have added two scouts.

Dorin Dickerson is the example of what a seventh-round pick is supposed to be. He has an impressive package of skills, is smart and has a terrific attitude. That said, there's no way of knowing when or if he'll be a productive player.

Now that the offseason program has been completed, the Texans still need to sign four of their nine draft choices.