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Arian Foster needs surgery after suffering groin injury at training camp

The severe groin injury that Arian Foster suffered in Monday night’s practice will require surgery, but he should be able to return at some point this season.

The Texans, who have declined comment, have Alfred Blue, Jonathan Grimes, Chris Polk and Kenny Hilliard on the roster behind Foster.

Blue left Monday night’s practice, after suffering a cramp and should be ready to replace Foster in the starting lineup. Grimes was the third back last season. Polk, signed as a free agent from the Eagles, is suffering from a hamstring injury. Hilliard is a 7th round pick from LSU.

General Manager Rick Smith and coach Bill O’Brien are expected to be on the lookout for another back, whether by trade, free-agent signing or waiver claim.

Also, rookie outside linebacker Reshard Cliett is out for the season with a knee injury suffered during the first practice at training camp.

Foster returned from back surgery last season and missed three full games and part of two others with nagging injuries.

Wow, that didn't take long.....