Texans' J.J. Watt: Returns to practice Monday

Watt (groin) returned to the practice field Monday after recovery from offseason surgery kept him sidelined for previous OTAs, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Analysis:

Watt remains less than 100 percent for the time being as his repaired core muscles continue to heal, but the fact that he was able to work out with the team leaves a sense of optimism that he'll be a full participant throughout training camp later in the summer. At this rate, he should be back to full health well before the arrival of Week 1 when the Texans begin the season against the Bears.