Texans RT Tytus Howard (hand) out indefinitely

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Houston Texas right tackle Tytus Howard will be sidelined "for a while" with a hand injury, coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday.

Howard, 27, signed a three-year, $56 million extension last month that reportedly included $36.5 million guaranteed.

He sustained the injury during a practice at training camp Saturday. The Texans' preseason opener is Thursday night at New England.

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