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Derek Newton is the new right tackle in Houston

Derek Newton is the new right tackle in Houston

After the Texans surprisingly cut right tackle Eric Winston in the offseason, it was assumed that veteran Rashad Butler, acquired in 2007 on waivers from the Panthers, would get the job. Assume again. Coach Gary Kubiak said Monday that Derek Newton, a seventh-round pick in 2001, has won the spot at the top of the…