Houston Texans star outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney has spent much of the NFL offseason working his way back from minor arthroscopic procedure on his knee that he had back in January that has dragged along a bit longer than expected.

Clowney looks to have taken some encouraging steps forward over the last couple of weeks that has led to his involvement in training camp to some degree. According to Aaron Wilson of The Houston Chronicle, defensive line coach Anthony Weaver stated that the Pro Bowler has been quite limited in what he can perform on the field.

“He’s been very limited in terms of what he’s done on the field, but he looks great,” Texans defensive line coach Anthony Weaver said. “He looks great, and I know that’s the plan to get him as physically strong as we can just so hopefully we can avoid some of those injuries he’s had in the past that have nagged him throughout the season. So, I’m excited. He’s in good spirits and when he’s in good spirits, I’m in good spirits.”

Things may not be moving at the pace that both sides desire, but Clowney's involvement in on-the-field activities is a positive sign of where things are heading. The team is still operating in a fashion of keeping the franchise headed in the right direction without him suffering any setbacks along the way.

It is still an ongoing process that the Texans have much confidence that he can be ready by the start of the regular season. These next few weeks in training camp and possibly the preseason will be a huge determining factor in where he stands physically at this point of his recovery.

Ultimately, it is still a fluid situation that Houston will keep a close eye on over the next month as Clowney progress in his rehab from the surgery.