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PFT Live: Mike Florio talks with former NFL official and current NBC officiating consultant Jim Daopoulos to discuss the NFL's decision to fine Jets guard Matt Slauson for his ACL-tearing tackle on Texans linebacker Brian Cushing. They wonder if Cushing hadn't suffered a season-ending injury on the play, would the NFL have been so severe with their discipline on Slauson? Daopoulos also believes that while the hit on Cushing was fairly dirty, it was not illegal and Slauson's appeal will be granted. (NBC Sports)

Pro Football Talk: Erik Kuselias and Mike Florio discuss what impact the loss of LB Brian Cushing for the year will have on a dominant Texans defense. Florio says Cushing is the one guy Houston can't afford to lose, but will have to hold tight in his absence. (NBC Sports)

PFT Live: James Palmer of CSN Houston joins Mike Florio to talk about the Texans' 5-0 start. Houston could be the best team in the AFC, but linebacker Brian Cushing's yet undiagnosed knee injury could be a major blow. (NBC Sports)

Texans linebacker Brian Cushing says he's motivated to be playing against Ray Lewis, someone he grew up watching, to show him he can play at a high level. (NBC Sports)

Mike Florio says it is highly unlikely that the NFL will reduce Texans' linebacker Brian Cushing's suspension. (NBC Sports)

Texans LB Brian Cushing talks following the first day of OTA's. (NBC Sports)

Mike Florio says he feels Brian Cushing's defiant attitude doesn't support his plea of innocence, and that the humiliation he's endured is an example to deter players from cheating. (NBC Sports)

Texans LB Brian Cushing answers questions from the media about his 4-game suspension for testing positive for HCG. (NBC Sports)

Texans LB DeMeco Ryans says he was shocked when he learned about Brian Cushing's suspension and says he does not believe his teammate is a cheater. (NBC Sports)

Houston's Brian Cushing responds to Mike Florio's comments that the Texans LB should have given back his Defensive Rookie of the Year award. (NBC Sports)