Cushing (concussion) has been suspended 10 games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Already set to miss Week 2 with a concussion, Cushing will now have to wait until Week 13 to play again. The Texans will look to rookies Zach Cunningham and Dylan Cole alongside Bernardrick McKinney, who last season supplanted Cushing as the IDP of choice from Houston's linebacking corps. Cushing was suspended four games for a PED violation in 2010.

Cushing (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday's game in Cincinnati, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cushing never had much of a chance to play with the Texans on a short week. His absence should ensure Benardrick McKinney (knee) has an every-down role, assuming he's able to play.

Cushing (concussion) is not likely to play Thursday against the Bengals, Deepi Sidhu of the Texans' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cushing left Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars after taking a hit to the head and has been in the league's concussion protocol since. With the short week, it looks as if the team will be extra cautious with the starting linebacker.

Cushing (concussion) won't return to Sunday's matchup with the Jaguars.

EDGE Analysis

Cushing will enter the league's concussion protocol. Undrafted rookie Dylan Cole and 2017 second-round pick Zach Cunningham will be tasked to fill in for Cushing until he's deemed healthy again.

Cushing is being evaluated for a possible concussion.

EDGE Analysis

Cushing will have to pass through the league's concussion protocol before he can find himself back on the field. In the meantime, Dylan Cole is the likely man to slide into Cushing's spot at inside linebacker.

Cushing (shoulder) started in Wednesday's preseason opener against the Texans, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cushing underwent offseason shoulder surgery and was limited in practice throughout the month of June. Since the Texans likely wouldn't have allowed him to play in the preseason unless he was fully recovered, he appears to be healthy at present time.

Cushing (shoulder) is still recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, Alex Del Barrio of CBS Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cushing was given days off during OTAs as he's still working his way back from January shoulder surgery. Expect the Texans to continue to be cautious with their starting linebacker until the regular season rolls around.

Cushing did not participate in practice Tuesday due to an undisclosed injury, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

There's a fair level of obscurity regarding Cushing's injury, but without any further word we're left assuming he'll be back relatively soon. Cushing has played through plenty of injuries before, so his absence is likely the result of a precautionary measure more than anything else at the moment.

Cushing had "clean up" surgery on his shoulder, John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cushing dealt with knee, back, ankle, and shoulder injuries throughout the 2016 campaign but didn't miss any time due to his shoulder ailment. His other injuries aren't expected to require surgery and he isn't expected to be held out of any offseason practices.

Cushing (ankle) participated fully in Thursday's practice session.

EDGE Analysis

Cushing played through his ankle injury in Saturday's win over Oakland and isn't expected to miss any time in the divisional round despite being limited in Wednesday's practice.