Photos: Safeties in 2009
Brian Russell (vs. SEA) had an interesting story: he signed with the team in late November, played some until getting released on December 23, and then was brought back on December 30. He played quite a bit in the season finale against New England.
Bernard Pollard (31) makes yet another play: here in the Week 17 win over the Patriots, he recovers a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown.
SS Bernard Pollard (31), just before he pounces on a Patriots' fumble in the end zone.
Dominique Barber picks up a fumble and scores in the season opener versus the Jets.
Free safety Eugene Wilson breaks up a pass in the win over the 49ers.
John Busing in action at Reliant Stadium against the Colts.
Eugene Wilson (26) jars the ball loose and forces a fumble on the road against the Cardinals.
SS Bernard Pollard (31) and LB DeMeco Ryans (59) combine to stop Ricky Williams, in the Week 16 win at Miami.
Eugene Wilson returns an interception in the win over the Titans.
In the season's first win, which came at Tennessee, safety Nick Ferguson (25) tells the Titans' Cortland Finnegan to 'cool it' during a scrum on the sidelines.
Bernard Pollard takes back an interception on the road against the Colts.
Safety John Busing (40) and Cornerback Fred Bennett combine for a tackle against the Jaguars at Reliant Stadium.
Safety Nick Ferguson provided invaluable veteran leadership in 2009 for the Texans secondary.
Dominique Barber, here in the win at Saint Louis, came on late in the season to do some good things for the Texans defense.
Eugene Wilson returns an interception in the win over San Francisco
Bernard Pollard was the storyline of the Texans' safeties in 2009, signing in late September and making an impact shortly thereafter. Here, he takes back an interception for a touchdown in the home win against the Seahawks.
