AP

They didn’t do it with a handwritten note, but the Texans have made it official that defensive end J.J. Watt won’t be practicing with the team when training camp opens.

The Texans announced on Monday that Watt has been placed on the physically unable to perform list. Watt had back surgery recently and told fans that he expects to be back soon, although there are conflicting reports about just how soon that will be. Watt also had groin surgery this offseason, so more time to rest at this point in the calendar should have its benefits.

Left tackle Duane Brown was also placed on the PUP list as he continues to return from the torn quadriceps that ended his 2015 season. He said earlier this offseason that he expects to be back for Week One.

Tackle Jeff Adams, safety Lonnie Ballentine and cornerback Cleveland Williams III were also placed on the PUP list while linebacker Brennan Scarlett is on the non-football injury list. The Texans also announced that they have signed wide receiver Quenton Bundrage and waived wide receiver Richard Mullaney.