Jadeveon Clowney to play in season opener

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien has confirmed that defensive end Jadeveon Clowney will play in his side's 2014 season opener.

The 21-year-old had missed his side's last two pre-season games with an undisclosed injury after sustaining a knock in a joint practice with the Denver Broncos.

When asked if Clowney would play on Sunday against the Washington Redskins, O'Brien replied: "Yes."

The Texans selected Clowney with the first overall pick in the 2014 Draft.