Texans unsure if D'Onta Foreman will be ready for start of season

D'Onta Foreman #27 of the Houston Texans runs 34 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at NRG Stadium on November 19, 2017 in Houston, Texas. Foreman was injured on the play and was taken off on a cart. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) less D'Onta Foreman #27 of the Houston Texans runs 34 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at NRG Stadium on November 19, 2017 in Houston, Texas. Foreman was injured on the play ... more Photo: Bob Levey/Getty Images Photo: Bob Levey/Getty Images Image 1 of / 15 Caption Close Texans unsure if D'Onta Foreman will be ready for start of season 1 / 15 Back to Gallery

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. -- The long-term medical outlook for Texans running back D'Onta Foreman is encouraging as he's expected to make a full recovery from his ruptured Achilles tendon.

Whether the former University of Texas standout is ready for the start of the regular season remains up in the air.

That isn't a significant change for the Texas City native who is on the active physically unable to perform list. Considering that Foreman got hurt in late November against the Arizona Cardinals while scoring a touchdown and the severity of the injury, this is a normal amount of recovery time.

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"Work in progress right now, recovering from this injury," Texans general manager Brian Gaine said as the AFC South franchise arrived at The Greenbrier for training camp. "We need a little bit more time to determine if he's going to be ready for the season. We're not there at that stage. We think he's getting better. He's improving, but time will tell whether he's available to us when we kick off."

Foreman wasn't entirely satisfied with how he performed as a rookie.

The former third-round draft pick is determined to build on what he started last season.

"My whole thing is to keep working and not be complacent and not settle for last season," Foreman said. "Last season was good, but I want to be better than that and go higher and reach higher expectations for myself. That's why I got to put last year behind me."

The Texans are hoping for a big second season from Foreman working in tandem with starter Lamar Miller.

Foreman rushed for 327 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie.

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"I'm very excited," Foreman said. "That's the only thing that I've been working for, just trying to get back out there with my teammates. I miss being around those guys out there on the field and competing with those guys.

"I've been doing it on my own, competing with myself. But I'm ready to get back out there with them. When I do, I'll give it my all and whatever that leads me."