The Facts: HC Ken Whisenhunt said following Sunday's 19-17 loss at Washington he expects Locker to return to action Week 8 vs. Houston

Diehards Line: Locker missed his second straight game due to a thumb injury Week 7. Whisenhunt said soreness kept Locker from making his return Sunday. Charlie Whitehurst has been serviceable in Locker's absence, but the team needs some continuity at the position. ... We'll be following up in coming days.