Kubiak: Darryl Sharpton likely out until training camp

Third-year inside linebacker Darryl Sharpton has not practiced through two days of organized team activities (OTAs), and it sounds like he won’t practice until training camp.

Texans coach Gary Kubiak compared Sharpton’s health situation to that of quarterback Matt Schaub, who is expected to return from a Lisfranc injury in camp. Sharpton tore his quadriceps tendon last season in Week 8 against Jacksonville and has been limited to rehab work so far in OTAs.

“He’s doing really well,” Kubiak said on Tuesday. “I would put him in Matt’s category. There’s a lot of things he could be doing right now, individual-wise and stuff, but (if a) guy can’t pass a physical right now, we’re not going to put him on the football field. But he is heading in the right direction; should be ready for camp. I hate to see him miss it, but we’re going to be smart with him.”

A fourth-round draft pick out of Miami (Fla.) in 2010, Sharpton could compete with Bradie James and Tim Dobbins for a starting inside linebacker role this season. Before getting injured last year, he played well while sharing snaps with DeMeco Ryans, who was traded to the Eagles in March.
Sharpton, 24, started six games as a rookie and has 30 tackles, one sack and 16 special teams tackles in two NFL seasons.


(houstontexans.com)