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Foreman says he learned from recent incident

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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — Rookie running back D’Onta Foreman addressed his recent arrest in Austin and said he’s confident charges will be dropped for unlawful possession of a handgun and marijuana.

“Yes, I was innocent, and I think everything will take care of itself,” he said. “My lawyer (Chip Lewis) is great.

“He’s doing everything possible to get everything dropped. I definitely feel good about it.”

Foreman, who spent the night in an Austin jail, said he learned from the experience that involved six others who also were charged with possession of marijuana of less than 2 ounces.

“I learned there are certain things and people I can’t always involve myself with,” he said. “Those guys that are my friends, we understand now there are certain ways we have to go about doing things. I understand that, and I’ll definitely do better.”

Coach Bill O’Brien declined to discuss his conversati­on with Foreman after the arrest.

“I’ll leave that between D’Onta and I,” O’Brien said. “Look, he’s got a long way to go. I thought he practiced pretty decently today from what I saw.

“He’s a very talented guy, but he’s young, and he’s learning.

“He’s got to learn what pro football’s all about, what it means to be a Houston Texan relative to playing football, practicing and meeting. We’re going to work closely with him.”

 ?? Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ?? Texans rookie running back D’Onta Foreman works through a drill during the first day of camp. Foreman downplayed his recent arrest in Austin.
Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle Texans rookie running back D’Onta Foreman works through a drill during the first day of camp. Foreman downplayed his recent arrest in Austin.

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