A torn biceps is in his past. Texans defensive end Christian Covington is feeling good after making a full recovery from an injury that ended his season prematurely.

Fully cleared medically, Covington is excited about the Texans' upcoming offseason conditioning program that launches next week and getting back on the football field.

"I'm perfect," Covington said. "I'm ready. I'm 100 percent. I can't wait to get going again. I feel like a kid again. It's like taking the training wheels off a bike. I love it.

"It's been a good past couple months being healthy. I've been putting in that work. I've been cleared for a long time. It feels good to be healthy and know that football is upon us."

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The former sixth-round draft pick from Rice started two of seven games played before injuring his arm against the Seattle Seahawks. He finished the season with 16 tackles, one sack and one forced fumble.

"It's too bad for him because he was really playing at a high level," Texans coach Bill O'Brien said at the time. "It was too bad for us, too."

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In three NFL seasons and 38 career games with seven startss, the native of Canada and former All-Conference USA selection has recorded 50 tackles, four sacks.

Covington is on a quest for self-improvement, honing and sharpening his techniques and building his strength and speed.

"That's been my goal since I entered this league," Covington said. "I've been trying to improve my craft every year. I think the numbers and play speak for itself. I can't wait to put what I'm capable of out on the field."

For a while, Covington was part of a crowded training room that included injured Texans standouts J.J. Watt, Deshaun Watson and Whitney Mercilus. Now, the team is getting healthier.

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"I'm excited to see what those guys are doing," Covington said. "From what I hear, they're doing exceptionally well as far as their progress. I know they're just hungry as ever to get back on that field as well."

Since the season ended, the Texans have signed free agent safety Tyrann Mathieu and cornerbacks Aaron Colvin, Johnathan Joseph and Johnson Bademosi.

"Absolutely, that's one of the main reasons I'm so excited is to see all these pieces we've added and to have Romeo Crennel back at the helm leading this defense," Covington said. "It's an exciting time to be a Texan. I'm pumped."