Solomon: Texans' secondary set for first test

Houston Texans defensive back Danieal Manning (38) and defensive back Johnathan Joseph (24) celebrate a defensive stop against the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Houston.Photo: Houston Chronicle, Brett Coomer / © 2011 Houston Chronicle

Houston Texans defensive back Danieal Manning (38) and defensive...

Houston Texans defensive back Danieal Manning (38) and Houston Texans defensive back Johnathan Joseph (24) break up a pass intended for IIndianapolis Colts wide receiver Pierre Garcon (85) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Reliant Stadium Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Houston. The Texans beat the Colts 34-7.

Photo: Houston Chronicle, Brett Coomer / © 2011 Houston Chronicle

Houston Texans defensive back Danieal Manning (38) and Houston...

Brett Coomer: Chronicle FRESH BLOOD: Safety Danieal Manning (38) is one of the reasons the Texans expect improved play in the secondary. Manning and cornerback Johnathan Joseph were free-agent signees after playing last season with the Bears and Bengals, respectively.

Photo: Staff, Brett Coomer / © 2010 Houston Chronicle

Brett Coomer: Chronicle FRESH BLOOD: Safety Danieal Manning (38)...

Cornerback Johnathan Joseph keeps his eye on the ball.

Cornerback Johnathan Joseph keeps his eye on the ball.

Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph reaches out to make a catch during a drill.

Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph reaches out to make a catch...

Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph tosses a football on the sidelines. Joseph can not participate in team practices until the collective bargaining agreement is officially signed.

Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph tosses a football on the...

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