HOUSTON (CBS HOUSTON) – The Texans saw the return of two important veterans to the practice field on Wednesday.

Quarterback Brian Hoyer is out of concussion protocol and back under center while cornerback Kareem Jackson participated after an ankle injury had him missing a few games.

“Good to have him back,” said head coach Bill O’Brien about Hoyer.

He mentioned Jackson had one of his “better practices” Wednesday.

Romeo Crennel knows it is always nice to add a trusty veteran back to the gameplan.

“I thought he looked halfway decent today,” he said. “Anytime you miss the amount of time he’s missed, he’s got to get his legs back under him and so hopefully he can get that done during the course of this week and be ready to go on Sunday.”

Hoyer was happy to be back on the field.

“It was awesome,” he said. “Getting back out there with the guys, especially after watching the game the other day, it was exciting, and to get back out there, be a part of the team again, feels good.”

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