 Cushing started the 2014 NFL season well despite being brought along slowly at the start of the season, collecting 37 tackles in the first four games as the Texans opened with an impressive 3–1 record.Cushing had 17 tackles in their loss to the New York Giants, tying the franchise record for tackles in a game.After being plagued by injuries in the previous two seasons, Cushing completed the 2015 season with 110 tackles.