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BrianCushing

LBLB#56HOU Texans

6'3" • 243lbs • 39y/o

Overall Grade '17: 59.3; Not Enough Snaps
Snap Count '17: 163; 111th/185 - LBs
Tackles '17: 15; Not Enough Snaps
Pressures '17: 5; Not Enough Snaps

Brian

Cushing

#56

HOU Texans

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 9/25/2026

Brian Cushing was a linebacker for the Houston Texans who earned a 59.3 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2017 season, 0th among 89 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 38.8 ranked 0th among 89 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 69.2 ranked 0th at the position. His pass-rush grade of 64.7 ranked 0th among qualified linebackers.

He recorded 15 solo tackles on the season. Cushing generated 5 total pressures including 2 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 118.8 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 1 missed tackles over the course of the year.

Career

Teams

Year

Houston Texans

2009 - 2017

Honors

Honor

Year

AP second-team All-Pro

2011

PFF101

2011

PFF second-team All-Pro

2011

DROY

2009

Pro Bowl selection

2009

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Season Stats

2017

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

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SACKS

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ASSISTS

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FORCED FUMBLES

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Defense

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Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Passer Rating Allowed

118.8

Total Pressures

Snaps

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Rank

111

Total Snaps

163

Run Defense Snaps

112

Pass Rush Snaps

136

Coverage Snaps

BrianCushing

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