That Might Explain These Photos By Jason Priestas on April 3, 2009 at 4:14 pm @priestas ...

Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing, who was suspended for four games this season after testing positive for HCG last September, said he failed the drug test because he was over-training.

"Brian would send me photos. He kept me in the loop, trust me." Brian Cushing (on sending photos to Rick Smith during his rehab) "I would. I wanted to be back. There was no question about it.

See About archive blog posts. The Sporting News lists USC linebacker Brian Cushing as one of the standouts during workouts this week in Mobile, Ala., for Saturday’s Senior Bowl.

Published May. 12, 2010 5:02 p.m. ET share facebooktwitterredditlink Alex Marvez Maybe there is a plausible reason for Brian Cushing’s failed steroid test. He ran out of time to give it.

Brian Cushing News from United Press International.The Seattle Seahawks have generated a lot of news lately, and they added an item as former Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing was scheduled ...

Houston Texans’ Brian Cushing reacts after forcing an Indianapolis Colts turnover during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) AP ...

Linebacker Brian Cushing's dedication and determination during his return from a knee injury was a key component to getting the contract extension.

WYCKOFF, N.J. — Brian Cushing returned to his hometown in northern New Jersey for a few weeks this summer, and the visit only reinforced the passage of time since last fall. His son, Cayden, was ...

Brian Cushing posted those words just 11 months ago, paired with gritty photos showing the longtime Texans linebacker in muscular action and thoughtful silence.