Camp photos: Day 3

Linebacker Brian Cushing talks with the media after practice.

Texans coach Gary Kubiak address the team huddle after practice.

Running back Steve Slaton

Texans coach Gary Kubiak (left) and general manager Rick Smith

Right tackle Eric Winston drops back to block defensive end Mario Williams.

Quarterback Matt Schaub unleashses a pass as running back Chris Brown provides blocking support.

Linebacker DeMeco Ryans runs with the ball after intercepting quarterback Matt Schaub during the team period of practice.

Quarterback Rex Grossman

Tight end Owen Daniels braces for contact with safety John Busing.

Right tackle Eric Winston squares off with defensive end Mario Williams.

An athletic training assistant helps defensive tackle DelJuan Robinson cool off with some water.

Running back Ryan Moats

Linebacker Brian Cushing and defensive line coach Bill Kollar (to Cushing's left)

Linebacker Brian Cushing darts toward the line of scrimmage with linebackers coach Johnny Holland looking on.

Left tackle Duane Brown grapples with defensive lineman Tim Bulman.

Defensive Connor Barwin puts a lightning-quick spin move on tackle Cliff Washburn during one-on-one pass rushing drills.

Rookie linebacker Brian Cushing, at his first training camp practice after signing a contract earlier in the morning, listens in to advice from Pro Bowl linebacker DeMeco Ryans.