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Mark Lane

Texans DE Charles Omenihu worked out with former Cowboys, Broncos OLB DeMarcus Ware

Charles Omenihu is serious about taking a step forward in 2020.

The 2019 Houston Texans fifth-round pick from Texas posted on Twitter on June 8 that he had a chance to work with former Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware.

Working with Ware would help Omenihu add a few more pass-rushing moves to his skillset. One note about the Super Bowl champion imparting wisdom on the 22-year-old is that Ware played outside linebacker in Wade Phillips’ 3-4 defense in Dallas and Denver, whereas Omenihu is a defensive end in Romeo Crennel’s 3-4 scheme, which now has been turned over to defensive line coach Anthony Weaver.

Nevertheless, there is still plenty of pass-rushing knowledge that Omenihu can pick up from Ware.

The former Rowlett High School product collected 13 tackles, two tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, five quarterback hits, two forced fumbles, and two pass breakups in his 14 games with Houston. If Omenihu can take the next steps as an edge defender, it could help the Texans easily transition from J.J. Watt and Whitney Mercilus, who are in their thirties, to more youthful pass-rushers on the roster.

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