Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman (27) is hit by Arizona Cardinals defensive back Tramon Williams (25) during the fourth quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle
Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman (27) rushes the ball against Indianapolis Colts strong safety Matthias Farley (41) during the second half of the game at NRG Stadium Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Houston. The Colts won 20-14. ( Godofredo A. Vasquez / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez/Houston Chronicle
Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman (27) celebrates his touchdown with a dance with Bruce Ellington (12) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Houston. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle
Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman (27) breaks away from Arizona Cardinals strong safety Antoine Bethea (41) on his way to a 34-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff / © 2017 Houston Chronicle
Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman's ankle twists under him as he breaks away from Arizona Cardinals strong safety Antoine Bethea (41) on a 34-yard touchdown run the fourth quarter of an NFL game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle ) Photo: Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle
Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman (27) scores a 34-yard touch down during the fourth quarter of a NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Houston. The Houston Texans defeated the Arizona Cardinals 31-21. Photo: Yi-Chin Lee, Houston Chronicle / © 2017 Houston Chronicle
Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman (27) rushes the ball against Indianapolis Colts strong safety Matthias Farley (41) during the second half of the game at NRG Stadium Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Houston. The Colts won 20-14. Photo: Godofredo A. Vasquez, Houston Chronicle / Godofredo A. Vasquez
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 01: D'Onta Foreman #27 of the Houston Texans runs the ball in the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) Photo: Tim Warner/Getty Images
Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman (27) breaks away from Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (65) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Houston. Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle / © 2017 Houston Chronicle
Texans unsure if D'Onta Foreman will be ready for start of season
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va. -- The long-term medical outlook for Texans running back D'Onta Foreman is encouraging as he's expected to make a full recovery from his ruptured Achilles tendon.
Whether the former University of Texas standout is ready for the start of the regular season remains up in the air.
That isn't a significant change for the Texas City native who is on the active physically unable to perform list. Considering that Foreman got hurt in late November against the Arizona Cardinals while scoring a touchdown and the severity of the injury, this is a normal amount of recovery time.
"Work in progress right now, recovering from this injury," Texans general manager Brian Gaine said as the AFC South franchise arrived at The Greenbrier for training camp. "We need a little bit more time to determine if he's going to be ready for the season. We're not there at that stage. We think he's getting better. He's improving, but time will tell whether he's available to us when we kick off."
Foreman wasn't entirely satisfied with how he performed as a rookie.
The former third-round draft pick is determined to build on what he started last season.
"My whole thing is to keep working and not be complacent and not settle for last season," Foreman said. "Last season was good, but I want to be better than that and go higher and reach higher expectations for myself. That's why I got to put last year behind me."
The Texans are hoping for a big second season from Foreman working in tandem with starter Lamar Miller.
Foreman rushed for 327 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie.
"I'm very excited," Foreman said. "That's the only thing that I've been working for, just trying to get back out there with my teammates. I miss being around those guys out there on the field and competing with those guys.