Texans' Duane Brown not expected at mandatory minicamp

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Veteran offensive tackle Duane Brown isn't expected to attend the Texans' mandatory minicamp that begins Tuesday, according to league sources not authorized to speak publicly.

A three-time Pro Bowl blocker, Brown is unhappy with his contract. He's due a nonguaranteed $9.65 million base salary this season and $9.75 million in 2018.

Under the NFL collective bargaining agreement, Brown can be subject to fines totaling $80,400 if he misses the entire minicamp.

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NFL teams can fine players on an escalating scale: $13,400 for the first day, $26,800 for missing a second and $40,205 for a third missed day.

Brown has two years remaining on a six-year, $53.4 million contract that includes $22.081 million guaranteed, a $12.5 million signing bonus and an average annual compensation of $8.95 million.

Brown ranks 11th in 2017 and 12th in 2018 among left tackles in terms of cash compensation.

Texans offensive tackle Duane Brown was a no-show at the team's Organized Team Activities this offseason, but those sessions were optional. Texans offensive tackle Duane Brown was a no-show at the team's Organized Team Activities this offseason, but those sessions were optional. Photo: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer Photo: Karen Warren, Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 27 Caption Close Texans' Duane Brown not expected at mandatory minicamp 1 / 27 Back to Gallery

Brown, 31, made an impressive comeback last season from a torn quadriceps tendon suffered at the end of the 2015 regular season.