HOUSTON -- The Houston Texans will add a piece to their offense this season, not via trade or the draft, but through the return of center Nick Martin.
Last year's second-round pick impressed early in training camp, and he was set to serve as the Texans' starting center for his rookie season. Unfortunately his first year was wiped out during the preseason after he injured his ankle in a joint practice against the New Orleans Saints -- requiring season-ending surgery.