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4 Houston Texans recognized with off-field awards

4 Houston Texans recognized with off-field awards

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The Ed Block Courage Award have been given since 1984 across every NFL team, and it recognizes players’ extra efforts both on and off the field, and their ability to overcome great adversity. The award comes only from the players, and it is one of the most prestigious awards a player can receive and honors players who exemplify commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage.

Thomas earned the award after returning from a quadriceps injury in training camp that kept him out of the first eight weeks of the season and on injured reserve. Thomas has played the last seven games, three of which he has started, and tallied 26 total tackles, two special teams tackles, and two forced fumbles.

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