BRIAN
CUSHING
#56 -
LB
Ht/Wt
6’3’’,
255 lbs
Experience
9
years
Debut
Sep 13, 2009
Born
Jan 24, 1987
(37 yrs)
Park Ridge, New Jersey
Hometown
Park Ridge, New Jersey
Drafted
Drafted by Houston in 2009 (1/15).
College
Southern California
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2018-02-20 |
Released by the Houston Texans.
|
| 2017-12-04 |
Activated from the reserve/exempt list by the Houston Texans.
|
| 2017-11-28 |
Activated from the reserve/suspended list by the Houston Texans.
|
| 2017-11-28 |
Placed on the reserve/exempt list by the Houston Texans.
|
| 2017-09-13 |
Suspended by the NFL for 10 games.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NFL | Defensive Rookie of the Year Defensive Rookie of the Year | 2009 |
| NFL | Named to play in Pro Bowl Named to play in Pro Bowl | 2009 (did not play - injured) |
Scouting Report
A hard-hitting tackling machine. An explosive and powerful linebacker who always hunts for the ball. Can do it all on the field as a defensive playmaker: stops the run, picks passes off, and gets to the quarterback. Is injury-prone. Not quite a lightning-fast or fluid defender, and will miss some plays in pursuit. Could improve in zone coverage and in his overall awareness against the pass. Has been in some off-field trouble.
Long Range Potential: Star linebacker, when healthy.
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