Texans' Danny Amendola on his return: 'Ready to roll'

Texans veteran wide receiver Danny Amendola proclaimed that he's back from a strained hamstring, an injury that prevented him from playing for the past four games.

Amendola, 35, has been out since getting hurt against the Cleveland Browns. Now, he's returning to the lineup for Sunday's road game against the Arizona Cardinals.

"I feel great, ready to go," Amendola said Friday after participating fully in practice this week. "Definitely, I love playing football, obviously, being out there with my teammates. It sucks being out, but it’s part of the game.I’m back now. So, I’m ready to roll.”

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Since signing a one-year, $2.5 million contract, Amendola has caught six passes on six targets with one touchdown. The Woodlands graduate and former Texas Tech standout has returned punts and kickoffs in the past, including a 13.0 yard punt return average last season for the Detroit Lions.

The primary returners are expected to be cornerbacks Desmond King and Tremon Smith against the Cardinals.

“I’m ready to go,” Amendola said. “I feel great about it. I love doing it, so whatever they need me to do, I’m here for.”

The 1-5 Texans are on a five-game losing streak, a frustrating start to the NFL season.

"The storm will break," Amendola said. "Just put the pedal to the metal."

Aaron Wilson has covered the NFL for 20 seasons, including the Texans, Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars. He has previously written for The Houston Chronicle and The Baltimore Sun. He’s on Twitter: @AaronWilson_NFL and Instagram: @aaronwilson7128


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