Texans DC Matt Burke discusses defense performance after Day 9 of training camp
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 5:26 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Houston Texans defensive coordinator Matt Burke addressed the media following the team's Day 9 training camp practice. He expressed mixed feelings about the defense’s performance, noting improvements during call-up periods after starting slowly. Burke shared insights on new addition Jadeveon Clowney's disruptive abilities and highlighted the potential of young linebackers like Azeez Al-Shaair and Henry To'oTo'o. He also mentioned cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.'s rest day and praised rookie Collin Wright for his consistency. The team is focused on executing their game plan and adapting to opposing offenses as they continue training.
- •Burke noted an okay performance by the defense in practice.
- •He expressed enthusiasm about Jadeveon Clowney's impact on the team.
- •Younger players like Wade Woodaz and Jake Hummel are standing out.
- •Burke emphasized the importance of execution over trickery.
- •Derek Stingley Jr. had a rest day but is expected to continue practicing.
- 5:26 PMYahoo Sports — Everything Texans ST Coordinator Frank Ross said following Day 9 of training camp
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Everything Texans OC Nick Caley said following Day 9 of training camp
- 4:51 PMYahoo Sports — Everything Texans DC Matt Burke said following Day 9 of training camp
"Here's everything Houston Texans defensive coordinator Matt Burke said following Saturday's evening practice, including his thoughts on the Texans' newest addition, Jadeveon Clowney.
"Here's everything Houston Texans special teams coordinator Frank Ross said following Saturday's evening practice, including his thoughts on the punter battle.
"Here's everything Houston Texans offensive coordinator Nick Caley said following Day 9 of training camp, including his thoughts on C.J. Stroud's progress.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 5:26 PMEverything Texans ST Coordinator Frank Ross said following Day 9 of training camp
Here's everything Houston Texans special teams coordinator Frank Ross said following Saturday's evening practice, including his thoughts on the punter battle.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 5:10 PMEverything Texans OC Nick Caley said following Day 9 of training camp
Here's everything Houston Texans offensive coordinator Nick Caley said following Day 9 of training camp, including his thoughts on C.J. Stroud's progress.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 4:51 PMEverything Texans DC Matt Burke said following Day 9 of training camp
Here's everything Houston Texans defensive coordinator Matt Burke said following Saturday's evening practice, including his thoughts on the Texans' newest addition, Jadeveon Clowney.
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