Camp photos: Day 17

Texans cornerback Derrick Roberson cools down in a tub of ice after practice in the Louisiana heat in the afternoon.

Along with wide receiver Tim Carter, former Miami Hurricanes (from left) Eric Winston, Darnell Jenkins, Jeremy Shockey and Andre Johnson catch up for a few minutes.

Quarterback Shane Boyd gets off a pass in the afternoon practice session.

Texans owner Bob McNair and Saints owner Tom Benson and his daughter.

Kubiak and Payton do a quick segment for the NFL Network.

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub hands off to running back Chris Taylor.

Texans defensive end Mario Williams

Texans cornerback Fred Bennett keeps close coverage on Saints wideout Marques Colston.

Texans cornerback Jacques Reeves lines up against Saints wideout Terrance Copper.

Texans defensive tackle Amobi Okoye

Texans defensive end N.D. Kalu continued to impress in pass-rushing drills.

Texans defensive end Mario Williams

Saints quarterback Drew Brees

Texans tight end Owen Daniels and his former college teammate

Texans running backs coach Chick Harris greets Saints running back Deuce McAllister.

Texans owner Bob McNair and vice chairman Cal McNair along with general manager Rick Smith

Texans wideout Andre Johnson ran on the side of the field during practice.

Texans wideout Jacoby Jones returns a punt against the Saints' coverage team.

Former Green Bay Packers teammates Mike McKenzie and Ahman Green

Texans defensive tackle Frank Okam rushes Saints quarterback Tyler Palko.

Texans quarterback Sage Rosenfels

Texans defensive end Mario Williams prepares to face off against Saints left tackle Jamaal Brown.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees lets off a pass.

Saints wide receiver Marques Colston

Saints running back Reggie Bush

Saints tight end Billy Miller, a member of the original Texans team in 2002.

Kubiak said that Brink should see extensive action in the game on Saturday.

Rookie quarterback Alex Brink leads the huddle.

Defensive end Mario Williams

Cornerbacks DeMarcus Faggins (38) and Antwaun Molden take part in a drill.

Texans defensive line coach Jethro Franklin leads defensive end Mario Williams (90) and defensive tackle Travis Johnson in a drill.

Texans guard Fred Weary participates in a rehab exercise during practice.

Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey

Texans defensive tackle Amobi Okoye (left) and offensive tackle Duane Brown head toward the practice field.

Texans defensive tackle Jeff Zgonina greets Saints backup quarterback Mark Brunell.

Texans head coach Gary Kubiak and Saints head coach Sean Payton

On Wednesday, the Texans and Saints practiced together at New Orleans' practice facility in Metairie, La.