Texans rookie inside linebacker Dylan Cole suffered a Grade hamstring strain against the Cleveland Browns while returning an interception, according to league sources not authorized to speak publicly.

Cole underwent a magnetic resonance imaging exam Monday, revealing the extent of the damage. The typical recovery time for that severity of hamstring injury is at least four weeks and can take longer. Cole is expected to play again this season.

Cole made an acrobatic leaping interception of a Kevin Hogan pass and got injured during the return. He was on crutches after the game.

The former Missouri State All-American has had an excellent start to his NFL career, recording two interceptions, returning one for a touchdown, and a sack.

"It was a great play," Texans coach Bill O'Brien said. "He’s got good speed, he’s got really good instincts. He knew what was coming there basically, and he can run. He’s got good ball skills, so we weren’t surprised by the play that he made, but it was definitely a heck of a play down the field.

"Usually linebackers, the farther it gets down the field, they have a harder time adjusting to the ball, and he did a nice job on that. It’s just too bad he got injured on that play.”