Texans clear 12 players for Week 13

Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (ribs), cornerback Brice McCain (hamstring), safety Shiloh Keo (neck), cornerback Elbert Mack (hamstring), linebacker Joe Mays (knee), linebacker Mike Mohamed (hamstring), tackle Derek Newton (knee), quarterback Matt Schaub (not injury related), linebacker Darryl Sharpton (back), defensive end Antonio Smith (not injury related), guard Wade Smith (knee) and linebacker Jeff Tarpinian (groin) were all cleared to play Week 13 vs. New England.