Arian Foster expected to practice with Houston Texans this weekend

The Houston Texans have said that Arian Foster is expected to return to practice this weekend.

The running back has been resting since sustaining a calf injury during the team's mini-camp earlier this year.

Head coach Gary Kubiak told the Texans' official website: "We're hoping Arian's a participant in practice on Sunday. We'll see how he does."

Foster added: "It's just got some light soreness in there, it's nothing. I can do pretty much everything, so I'm just going to take it day-by-day."

The 26-year-old recorded 1,424 rushing yards and scored 15 touchdowns for the AFC South champions last season.