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The Ravens' hire of former Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak as their new offensive coordinator triggered applause from one of his former players.

Led by All-Pro defensive end J.J. Watt, the Texans have one of the most aggressive and physical 3-4 defensive fronts in the NFL.

Outside linebacker not expected to play Sunday

Trio sat out Wednesday's session; Ramon Harewood missed Thursday's practice with head injury

Haloti Ngata, Ma'ake Kemoeatu and Jimmy Smith dealing with various injuries; Houston Texans practiced without starting cornerback Johnathan Joseph