Jadeveon Clowney, who underwent surgery for a sports hernia two weeks ago that caused him to miss minicamp, played with the injury during his final season at South Carolina, according to a report.

Clowney had said earlier this month that the injury did not predate his time with Houston, but his agent told a different story to NFL.com during Thursday's NFL rookie symposium.

"He thought about not participating in his pro day but went ahead anyway, and what a performance," Clowney's agent, Bus Cook, told the website.

Cook says Clowney thought he was dealing with a groin injury.

J.J. Watt sat out the last OTA on Friday because of a hyperextended knee. He was back on the practice field on Tuesday.

“I feel great,” he said. “Friday was just a precaution. I wanted to practice. But I feel really good now. No worries.”

Ryan Fitzpatrick has won the starting quarterback job for the Houston Texans.

Fitzpatrick was signed in free agency shortly before the Texans traded Matt Schaub to the Oakland Raiders.

Fitzpatrick has made 77 regular season starts.

"He earned it," Bill O'Brien said. "He earned it with his preparation. He earned it with his accuracy."

Jadeveon Clowney underwent sports hernia surgery on Thursday in Philadelphia. 

Clowney was the first overall pick by the Houston Texans last month.

Clowney is still expected to be ready for training camp.

Houston Texans offensive tackle David Quessenberry has been diagnosed with lymphoma, and will be placed on the reserve-non-football illness list while he gets treatment.

According to a statement from his agents, Quessenberry thought he was having a persistent chest cold, and was diagnosed last week after complaining of shortness of breath during a practice

“The goal of David’s treatment is to cure the disease, so he can return to the life that he has worked so hard to earn,” the statement read. “David is extremely positive and determined to win this fight against cancer. Our love for David is strong and we are praying for him and his family during this difficult time. All of your positive thoughts and prayers for David are encouraged and appreciated.”

“Our medical community here in Houston is the best in the world,” Texans General Manager Rick Smith said. “We are extremely confident in the care and treatment David will receive. He is a fighter and a courageous young man and we look forward to his full and complete recovery. We will continue to support him and his family and look forward to his return to the team.”

Andre Brown has been productive throughout his career, but has had difficulty staying on the field. Brown has been limited to just 22 games out of a possible 80 regular season contests since coming into the NFL in 2009.

Brown signed with the Houston Texans this offseason on a one-year, $645,000 deal.

"I've had my highs and my lows," said Brown. "Unfortunately, the injuries, that's been my little bug. So I have to shake that."

Brown is competing for the No. 2 running back job behind Arian Foster.

"The goal is to play 16 games," Brown said. "I feel like if I can go through 16 games with no hiccups, the sky's the limit."