Here is everything Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio said before Day 1 of training camp as the back-to-back AFC South champions look to secure a third division title and their first-ever appearance in the conference championship. Q: What is the situation is with S Jimmie Ward?

Speaking of which, veteran running back Joe Mixon will likely be eased into practice drills and increase his activity gradually at the start of training camp, but his medical outlook is positive as he enters his second season. Texans GM Nick Caserio will break all this down during his kickoff conference Wednesday at 8:30 a.m.