ALLEN PARK, Mich. – Tytus Howard kick stepped into his blocking stance at the line of scrimmage while matched against one of the more formidable defensive ends in the game.

Howard mirrored the footwork of Detroit Lions star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson, building a wall between himself and Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud during a joint practice Thursday morning

When Hutchinson attempted a spin move and turned his back on Howard, the Texans’ right offensive tackle delivered a powerful shove. Right guard Ed Ingram capitalized on the sudden vulnerability of Hutchinson to send the former second overall pick, Pro Bowl selection and Lombardi Award winner falling to the ground.

It was an encouraging moment for the Texans’ oft-scrutinized offensive line as Howard looked comfortable being back at

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