Houston (CBS Houston) – Jadeveon Clowney’s bye week is all about getting his injured knee better.

“Just working to get back healthy,” the Texans outside linebacker and top overall pick said today. “Take this bye week and try to be better.”

He said he is working towards making his return to the field against the Browns in Cleveland.

Clowney missed Sunday’s game against the Eagles. He said a combination of being sick and his knee giving him trouble were the reasons he missed.

He said he has “taken a step back” to get his knee where it needs to be so he can play against the Browns. As far as being sick Clowney said he is feeling better. He wasn’t sure what he had but he is better now.

Reports surfaced recently the Texans were unhappy with Clowney and growing frustrated with him not getting back on the field in a timely manner.

Clowney said he doesn’t believe those reports.

“I talk to the guys around here, coaches, we talk just about everyday. Me and O’Brien. It’s not been a problem. They just want me as healthy as I can and come out there and help. They know what I can do out there and they want me full go, not just out there going through the motions with them.

Clowney said his bye week focus is to work on getting healthy.

He said his biggest concern isn’t further injury, but not being able to get back to doing things the way he is used to doing them on the field.

Talking with teammates who have had injuries with similar recovery times or similar nature has helped Clowney cope with being out, but he has a strong desire to get back.

“It’s very difficult, you know. I want to be out there with my team.”

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