As Texans star defensive end J.J. Watt recuperates from surgery to repair a herniated disc shortly before the launch of training camp, teammate DeAndre Hopkins predicts a speedy recovery for the NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
Watt and the Texans are optimistic that the Pro Bowl pass rusher will be able to return in time for the Texans' season-opener against the Chicago Bears. He will begin training camp on the physically unable to perform list.
"Injuries are part of the game," Hopkins said Friday morning during a Hyundai NFL youth football camp at Joe Kelly Butler Sports Complex.