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.