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.
Sources
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.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NFL•Aug 9, 2026, 5:46 PMDanielle Hunter on Texans adding Jadeveon Clowney: 'It's going to be fun'
- NFL•Aug 9, 2026, 5:35 PMTexans WR Jared Wayne has best start to career at training camp
- NFL•Aug 9, 2026, 5:09 PMNFL's highest paid offensive lineman injured at Commanders training camp
- NFL•Aug 9, 2026, 2:24 PMCommanders Get Bad Injury News Before Facing Eagles In Week 1
- NFL•Aug 9, 2026, 1:31 PMBills Sign ‘Tough As It Gets’ Star to $78.4 Million Contract Extension
- NFL•Aug 9, 2026, 1:30 PMColts hold ninth 2026 training camp practice, all the highlights are here
