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Newton (knee) was released by the Texans on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Newton was entering the fourth year of a five-year, $26 million contract. The obvious reason for his release is the residual effects of the ruptured patellar tendons he sustained in both of his knees back in 2016, which sidelined him for all of 2017. It's unclear when Newton will be able to play again, though he has been working toward a return. The 30-year-old lineman doesn't yet have a timetable for recovery, but he could sign with another team if he's able get healthy and pass a physical down the road.
