Texans Trade Rumors

Cushing limited, Cody held out of Texans practice
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November 6
Houston Chronicle
 
"Defensive tackle Shaun Cody joined rookie linebacker Brian Cushing on the sidelines at Texans practice Thursday. Head coach Gary Kubiak said Cody received "an injection" for a back problem after missing Wednesday's workout. "I'm hoping he'll be able to practice tomorrow," Kubiak said. "We'll see. The back does concern us." Cushing, of course, has been limited in practice on a regular basis for several weeks now because of a sore foot. Not that it has mattered much, given that he has twice been named AFC Defensive Player of the Week since the injury occurred. "We're trying to get him through the bye (next week) clean and then he'll have time to rest his foot," Kubiak said. "We had him do ..."
Kubiak in no rush to name starter at running back
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November 3
Houston Chronicle
 
"Texans coach Gary Kubiak didn't disclose Monday who will start at running back against Indianapolis but said Steve Slaton, Ryan Moats and Chris Brown will see action. "I'm going to play them all," he said. "I'm in no hurry to make that decision, but, obviously, we're going to need all three of them. We'll make a decision when we get to Indianapolis." Slaton has been the starter but was benched Sunday after losing his fifth fumble of the season at Buffalo. Moats played for the second time this season and finished with 23 carries for 126 yards and a team-record three TDs. The starter must be able to block and catch as well as run. "Protecting Matt (Schaub) is a huge priority," Kubiak said. ..."
Injury offers chance to prove front office wrong — again
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November 3
Houston Chronicle
 columnist Richard Justice
"There's not a better tight end in the NFL than Owen Daniels. If it's any consolation, he proved what he set out to prove. He's right there in the conversation with Dallas Clark, Jason Witten and the others. How about Tampa Bay's Kellen Winslow? He's one of the gold standards for tight ends in terms of salary. Daniels has more catches, more yards, more touchdowns. He entered Sunday's game at Buffalo leading all NFL tight ends in yardage and was second in receptions and touchdowns. When his right knee blew up, he was on a pace for 80 catches, 1,000 yards, 10 touchdowns and a second straight Pro Bowl appearance. He was also one of the NFL's best bargains at $2.79 million. That's the one-year ..."
Edwards won't play Sunday
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October 29
Buffalo News
 
"Ryan Fitzpatrick will make his first career home start for the Buffalo Bills on Sunday when the Houston Texans visit Ralph Wilson Stadium. It might not be on an interim basis, either. Despite starting quarterback Trent Edwards being medically cleared to return to practice after suffering a concussion Oct. 18 against the New York Jets, Bills coach Dick Jauron declared him out for Sunday's game, and more importantly would not commit to him as the starter when he is fully recovered. "We'll cross that bridge when we come to it," is all Jauron had to say about who might start when Edwards is healthy enough to play. Houston Chronicle staff discusses injuries and the Buffalo Bills. Fitzpatrick ..."
Texans WR Johnson day-to-day with lung contusion
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October 27
Houston Chronicle
 
"The Texans say they expect receiver Andre Johnson to be ready to play against Buffalo on Sunday, but after revising their postgame evaluation from chest contusion to lung contusion Monday, the truth is no one knows. Coach Gary Kubiak doesn't know if Johnson, who has 38 catches for 634 yards and four touchdowns, will be able to practice this week when the Texans prepare for the game against the Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Johnson, 28, doesn't have to practice to be able to play. "He's going to be day-to-day as we go into this week," Kubiak said Monday. "They'll do some tests on him each day as we go through this week, but I think we're fortunate, and, hopefully, he'll be ready to go ..."
Pollard falls ill
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October 23
Houston Chronicle
 
"Texans strong safety Bernard Pollard was feeling ill during meetings Thursday morning, so he was dismissed for the day before practice. Asked if the symptoms were "flu-like," coach Gary Kubiak said that was the case but he was optimistic Pollard will be able to play against San Francisco on Sunday. "We sent him home to get him started getting well," Kubiak said. Since being signed as a free agent, the former Kansas City Chief has made three starts and been an integral part of the defensive revival. Several Texans have fallen ill over the past few weeks but rookie tight end Anthony Hill remains the only one to be diagnosed with the H1N1 virus and to have spent time in the hospital. Free ..."
Top pick Cushing proves to be a cut above
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October 23
Houston Chronicle
 
"Remember the hair? Some folks, including possibly a few Texans, might have thought Brian Cushing was a tad too cool for his own good when he arrived in town with his flowing locks. Rookies are supposed to be no more than modestly ostentatious, you know, even the most highly touted first-round draft picks. But it didn't take his new teammates long to learn what Cushing was all about. Forget the rock star looks (and salary). In organized team activities and the weight room, he was a blue-collar grinder to the core. If he had an "off" switch, nobody saw him use it. A little superstitious So what was the statement he was trying to make with all that hair? "That I'm a little superstitious," he ..."
Reeves to Make Season Debut
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October 10
Houston Chronicle
 
"Reeves to play For the first time since last season, cornerback Jacques Reeves will be on the field. Reeves will come off the bench Sunday when the Texans play at Arizona. Dunta Robinson and Glover Quin are the starting cornerbacks. Reeves suffered a fractured fibula early in camp. Last week, he was pronounced fit to play, but he suffered a dislocated little finger and underwent surgery. Expect the coaches to get Reeves about 25 plays against the Cardinals. Williams practices Defensive end Mario Williams missed practice Wednesday and Thursday because of a bruised shoulder. He participated on a limited basis Friday. Expect him to play against Arizona on Sunday. "Mario's a game-time ..."
Texans to add former Titans running back Henry
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October 7
Houston Chronicle
 
"The Texans are planning to sign free-agent running back Chris Henry to their practice squad today. Henry (5-11, 230 pounds) was the Titans' second-round pick in 2007. They placed him on waivers last week. Washington also has been pursuing Henry. The Texans want a veteran back on their practice squad in case something happens to Steve Slaton, Chris Brown or Ryan Moats. They also have Arian Foster, an undrafted rookie, on the practice squad. Linebacker Khary Campbell was placed on injured reserve Tuesday because of a knee injury he suffered in Sunday's victory over Oakland. The team used Campbell's roster spot to elevate defensive end Tim Jamison, an undrafted rookie, to the active roster."
Texans tight end hit with swine flu
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October 3
Houston Chronicle
 
"Texans rookie tight end James Casey knew rookie tight end Anthony Hill was ill after practice Wednesday. He just didn't know how ill. Hill, a fourth-round pick who grew up in Houston and played at North Carolina State, was originally diagnosed with pneumonia, but it turns out he was suffering from swine flu. Hill, 24, spent two nights in a hospital and was released Friday. "I was shocked when I heard he had swine flu," Casey said after practice Friday. "I knew he wasn't feeling well after practice Wednesday. It's one of those things you read and hear a lot about, but you never expect that it's going to affect someone you know, especially a guy whose locker is right next to mine." The ..."
Reeves has surgery, to sit out Sunday
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October 2
Houston Chronicle
 
"Texans cornerback Jacques Reeves, who has been out since suffering a fractured fibula early in training camp, will miss Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders at Reliant Stadium after undergoing surgery on a dislocated pinky finger on his right hand. Reeves was wearing a cast on his right hand in the dressing room on Thursday. "The good news is that, hopefully, he'll be back next weekend (Arizona)," coach Gary Kubiak said. Reeves was injured during warm-ups when a ball was thrown to him. "It came out of the skin," Reeves said. "I dislocate fingers about twice a year. "It's never come out of the skin, though, so that was a new thing for me. They went in and cleaned it out, nothing ..."
Texans pick up Pollard
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September 25
Houston Chronicle
 
"Bernard Pollard, a safety who started every game for Texans secondary coach David Gibbs at Kansas City last season, has been signed to take the roster spot of Chester Pitts, who was placed on injured reserve after season-ending knee surgery. Pollard, 24, was Kansas City's second-round pick in 2006 and last season made 84 solo tackles. He was cut by the Chiefs this season. "I got a better chance to win here," Pollard said. "Like I just told the guys, this is insane. To see these guys go out here and practice like this, they're going to bring in a lot of wins this season. I want to do so much to contribute to this team and help them win. It's going to be a fun, fun opportunity. I'm excited. ..."
Season comes to early end for Pitts
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September 24
Houston Chronicle
 
"For the first time in franchise history, the Texans will have to play without guard Chester Pitts. The Texans will have to play the next 14 games without Pitts, who will be placed on injured reserve today after undergoing season-ending surgery on his right knee. Pitts had two surgical procedures performed Wednesday by Dr. Walter Lowe. Pitts underwent surgery to repair the meniscus cartilage and also had microfracture surgery to repair the articular cartilage. The damage to Pitts' medial collateral ligament will heal on its own. Pitts' streak of 114 consecutive starts ended when he suffered the injuries in Sunday's 34-31 victory at Tennessee. He'll be replaced by Kasey Studdard, a ..."
Cushing likely to start
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September 6
Houston Chronicle
 
"Outside linebacker Brian Cushing, the first-round pick who didn't play in preseason because of a sprained knee, should start against the Jets. Zac Diles, who played Cushing's spot in preseason, will move back to the left side and start ahead of Xavier Adibi. Although Kasey Studdard had a good camp and preseason, Chester Pitts will begin the season as the starter at left guard. Pitts has started every game in team history. If free safety Eugene Wilson can't play because of a knee injury, Nick Ferguson will start with Dominique Barber."
Rams bring in veteran RB Green for workout
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August 20
NFL.com
 
"Four-time Pro Bowl RB Ahman Green worked out for St. Louis this week as the team examines its options at the position. The Rams have Steven Jackson, a 2007 Pro Bowler, as their starting running back, with Kenneth Darby, Samkon Gado and Antonio Pittman as the experienced backups behind him. Green, who endured two injury-plagued seasons with the Texans, is one of several high-profile running backs still on the market, including Edgerrin James, Shaun Alexander and Warrick Dunn. All have had a tough time finding work this offseason, although NFL.com's Steve Wyche reports that Dunn received calls from the Eagles and Seahawks."
Bad vibes brewing
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August 1
Houston Chronicle
 
"Middle linebacker DeMeco Ryans and tight end Owen Daniels are unhappy campers. Ryans and Daniels were hoping to sign new contracts with the Texans, but their agents were unable to negotiate deals. Unlike cornerback Dunta Robinson, who was designated as the franchise player, Ryans and Daniels reported to training camp. Because they are under contract, they would have been fined. Robinson can't be fined because he's not under contract. "It's a bad message when you look at it because you have top guys on the team not getting deals," Ryans said. "If they want to reward me, they'll reward me. If not, there are other teams out there that'll like to. I can't make them give me the deal." Positive ..."
Daniels remains a no-show at camp
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June 16
Houston Chronicle
 
"Despite signing his $2.792 million tender, Texans tight end Owen Daniels did not show up for the team's mandatory minicamp Monday. He remains unhappy with his current contract situation, and he is still waiting for a long-term deal to get negotiated. Daniels also skipped the final three organized team activities last week. "We're happy he elected to come in and sign his tender and be part of this football team again," Texans general manager Rick Smith said. "I'm a little disappointed he's not here today, but again, we talked about how it's a process and how complicated it is. At some point, I'm sure Owen will rejoin his teammates and be back and be a productive football player for us." ..."
Texans target Grossman
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June 12
Houston Chronicle
 
"If he passes his physical today, former Chicago Bears quarterback Rex Grossman will sign a one-year contract with the Texans. On Thursday, the last day of organized team activities, the Texans agreed to terms with Grossman on a one-year deal for the minimum $620,000 for a veteran with his experience. Grossman, who turns 29 in August, was drafted in the first round in 2003. Grossman will join Matt Schaub, Dan Orlovsky and Alex Brink as quarterbacks on the roster. Coach Gary Kubiak plans to keep three on the roster this season. If Schaub is sidelined because of injuries for the third consecutive season, Grossman will give the Texans an experienced backup behind Orlovsky, who signed as a free ..."
Texans to sign QB Grossman to one-year deal
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June 11
Houston Chronicle
 
"The Texans have agreed to a one-year contract with free agent quarterback Rex Grossman. If Grossman passes his physical on Friday as expected, he will give the Texans four quarterbacks entering next week's minicamp. Grossman, the Bears' No. 1 pick in 2003 will sign a one-year deal for the minimum $745,000. He will join starter Matt Schaub and backups Dan Orlovsky and Alex Brink as the four quarterbacks on the roster."
Is IR system in line for a change?
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May 21
Boston Globe
 
"When the NFL adopted its system for placing players on season-ending injured reserve, the main issue was stashing. Teams had long been allowed to place players on injured reserve and bring them back later in the season. But some felt that clubs were circumventing the rule by placing players who weren't truly injured on IR, opening a roster spot for someone else. Thus, a competitive advantage was scored. Colts president Bill Polian remembers high-profile coaches and personnel executives, such as Don Shula and Jim Finks, pushing for a change to combat stashing, and it finally came in 1993, when the league made two significant adjustments. At that time, players placed on injured reserve would ..."
Carpenter signs with Cowboys; Jones to Texans
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April 28
East Valley Tribune
 
"Rudy Carpenter has signed a free-agent deal with the Dallas Cowboys after going undrafted over the weekend. The Steelers and Jaguars had also inquired about the former Arizona State quarterback. "Throughout the whole process, (Dallas) showed the most interest in me," Carpenter said. "I feel like that is the best chance I have at making a team." Jon Kitna was acquired in February to serve as Tony Romo's backup. Texas A"
Looking for Immediate Impact
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April 13
Houston Chronicle
 
"When the Texans entered the offseason, their priority was to improve a defense that ranked 22nd in the NFL. Not only did the Texans allow 336.6 yards per game, including 122.6 rushing, they were tied for 27th in scoring defense, allowing 24.6 points per game. They also ranked 27th with only 25 sacks — 12 by defensive end Mario Williams. That's why four of the five free agents they've signed — end Antonio Smith, tackle Shaun Cody, outside linebacker Cato June and middle linebacker Buster Davis — have been on defense. The only offensive free agent is quarterback Dan Orlovsky. Because Smith is the only free agent expected to start, it makes sense that the Texans need to improve their defense ..."
LT Ephraim Salaam visits Lions
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April 5
Detroit Free Press
 
"Baylor's Jason Smith and Virginia's Eugene Monroe aren't the only left tackles the Lions are considering these days. Free agent Ephraim Salaam is visiting Detroit. Texans guard Chester Pitts - a close friend and former teammate of Salaam's - talked about the visit Saturday in an interview with Fox Sports' Alex Marvez on Sirius NFL Radio. Salaam, who turns 33 in June, is an 11-year NFL veteran with 129 career starts. After starting 30 of 32 games for the Texans in 2007-08, he was a backup last season behind Duane Brown, an '08 first-round pick. Pitts said Salaam was unsure about signing with the Lions because of the chance they could draft a tackle -- which would make him a backup again -- ..."
Texans bring in free-agent linebacker June
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April 2
Houston Chronicle
 
"Free agent outside linebacker Cato June, who played the last two years with Tampa Bay, spent a day with the Texans but left without signing. They haven't closed the door on signing him at some point if he's still available. June played his first four seasons with Indianapolis and earned Pro Bowl recognition and a Super Bowl ring. The Texans are interested in two other former Indianapolis linebackers — Buster Davis, who started three games in the middle last season and was waived this week, and Tyjuan Hagler, who played outside for four seasons and is scheduled to visit Reliant Stadium on Friday."
Texans DB Faggins in town
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March 19
Tennessean
 
"Demarcus Faggins, a free agent defensive back from the Houston Texans, is in Nashville today to visit with the Titans, his agent - Robb Nelson - confirmed. Faggins started five games last season for Houston, and played in all 16 games. He finished 2008 with 28 tackles, including 23 solos. Originally a sixth round draft pick out of Kansas State, Faggins is entering his eighth NFL season"
Montgomery keeps looking, but hasn't ruled out Packers
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March 13
Green Bay Press Gazette
 
"Defensive end Michael Montgomery might visit one more NFL team but is looking to sign soon so he can take part in a formal offseason workout program, one of his agents said Thursday. Montgomery, an unrestricted free agent who played defensive end for Green Bay for the last four years, hasn't ruled out re-signing with the Packers even though he's not a good fit for the 3-4 defense. At 6-foot-5 and 273 pounds, he has the size and abilities of a pure 4-3 defensive end. He's light for a defensive end in the 3-4, and if he signs with the Packers he'll have to add substantial bulk and strength to play that position. He doesn't have the athletic ability to play outside linebacker in the 3-4. ..."
Texans host free-agent LB Burnett
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March 6
Houston Chronicle
 
"The Texans brought in Dallas Cowboys linebacker Kevin Burnett for a visit Thursday but did not sign him. The Texans are looking for depth at outside linebacker. Burnett, 26, is an unrestricted free agent who has been a reserve linebacker in the Cowboys' 3-4 formation during his four-year career. A second-round pick from Tennessee in 2005, Burnett (6-3, 242 pounds) played outside linebacker his first two years and inside linebacker his last two seasons. He had four starts the past two seasons and posted a career-best two sacks in 2008 ."
Free agent linebacker Kevin Burnett to visit Texans today
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March 5
Houston Chronicle
 
"The Texans are bringing in Dallas Cowboys linebacker Kevin Burnett for a visit today. Burnett, 26, is an unrestricted free agent who has been a reserve linebacker in the Cowboys' 3-4 during his four-year career. A second-round pick from the University of Tennessee in 2005, Burnett played outside linebacker his first two years and inside linebacker his last two seasons. He had four starts the last two seasons and posted a career-best two sacks last season. The Texans are looking for depth at outside linebacker. The versatility of Burnett, 6-3, 242, is appealing to the coaches."
Benson, Texans Look at Options
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March 3
Houston Chronicle
 
"Free-agent running back Cedric Benson spent Monday visiting with the Texans at Reliant Stadium and having lunch and dinner with coaches, but no deal was reached that would return him to his home state. Benson grew up in Midland and played at the University of Texas before Chicago drafted him with the fourth overall pick in the 2005 draft. After being waived by the Bears last year, Benson signed with Cincinnati, and he responded with a career-high 747 yards in 10 starts. The Bengals, who have offered Benson a contract, are trying to re-sign him as their starter. The Texans, who are continuing negotiations, want him to complement Steve Slaton. Close to home "I feel good about this," Benson ..."
Orlovsky signs with Texans; Benson targeted
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March 2
Houston Chronicle
 
"In the first three days of free agency, the Texans filled needs by signing left defensive end Antonio Smith and backup quarterback Dan Orlovsky, and now they have targeted running back Cedric Benson for a third priority. The Texans seek a back to play behind Steve Slaton, and they are bringing in Benson, 26, for a visit. Benson, the Midland native who played at the University of Texas before Chicago drafted him with the fourth overall pick in 2005, rushed for 747 yards in 10 starts with Cincinnati last season. Last year, the Texans weren’t interested in Benson (5-11, 220 pounds) when he was waived by the Bears. They became interested after watching him play for the Bengals and avoid ..."
Free agents’ day has arrived
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February 27
Houston Chronicle
 
"Because they have so many needs, the Texans are planning to be active in free agency, especially on defense. But as the period to sign players begins today, don’t expect them to pursue the high-dollar commodities like Tennessee defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth. The Texans’ philosophy is to build through the draft and fill in needs with free agents. In free agency, they will look at defensive linemen, linebackers, a backup quarterback, a blocking tight end, and depth in the offensive line and secondary, but they don’t figure to be in that group of big spenders that will be guaranteeing players $25 million or more. Arizona left defensive end Antonio Smith is one of the players they covet ..."
Texans will deal Rosenfels to Vikings
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February 24
Houston Chronicle
 
"The Texans can’t consummate their trade of quarterback Sage Rosenfels to the Minnesota Vikings before 12:01 a.m. Friday, the start of the NFL year and the beginning of free agency. Like other teams, the Texans are preparing for what is always a whirlwind period. Besides trading Rosenfels to Minnesota for a fourth-round draft choice, the Texans will waive defensive end Anthony Weaver, who would have made base salaries of $3.5 million this year and $4 million in 2010. Weaver signed a five-year, $26.5 million contract, including a $12.5 million signing bonus, to leave Baltimore for the Texans in 2006, which was Gary Kubiak’s first season as coach. He started for three seasons but didn’t ..."
Texans near deal to send Rosenfels to Vikings
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February 23
Houston Chronicle
 
"The Texans and Minnesota are close to completing a trade that would send quarterback Sage Rosenfels to the Vikings, possibly for a fourth-round draft choice. The Texans had no comment on the report. This is the second year in a row in which the Vikings have been interested in acquiring Rosenfels as their starting quarterback. Rosenfels, who won six games in the last two seasons when replacing the injured Matt Schaub, is approaching the last year of his contract. If the trade is completed, the Vikings will want to extend Rosenfels' contract. The Vikings have Tarvaris Jackson and Gus Frerotte on their roster. Jackson is a former second-round pick and Frerotte is a 14-year veteran. Rosenfels, ..."
Texans talk to Gibbs’ son
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January 13
Houston Chronicle
 
"David Gibbs, who coached Kansas City’s defensive backs the past three seasons and is the son of Texans assistant head coach/offense Alex Gibbs, interviewed with coach Gary Kubiak on Monday. Gibbs, 40, received permission from the Chiefs to interview for the job that was vacated when Jon Hoke was fired after the season. Gibbs began his NFL career in 2001 at Denver, where he coached the defensive backs for four seasons."
Marinelli meets with Texans about staff vacancy
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January 9
Houston Chronicle
 
"Former Detroit Lions head coach Ron Marinelli is the first coach to interview for one of the vacant defensive positions on the Texans’ staff. Texans coach Gary Kubiak interviewed Marinelli on Wednesday for the defensive line coaching job. During a 10-year (1996-2005) career at Tampa Bay under Tony Dungy and Jon Gruden, Marinelli developed a reputation as an outstanding defensive line coach. “It was an excellent interview,” Kubiak said. “I have a lot of respect for Rod. He’s as good a defensive line coach as I’ve seen. He’s a tough guy with an aggressive style. He’d bring the kind of toughness to that side of the ball that (assistant head coach) Alex (Gibbs) brought to the offense.” After ..."
New quarterback would be costly for Vikings
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January 7
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 columnist Charley Walters
"Before Sunday's playoff loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Tarvaris Jackson was expected to be the Vikings' top quarterback heading into training camp next season. Now, though, Jackson's status is unclear. The Vikings might have options to find a starting quarterback, but those, too, are unclear. If team owner Zygi Wilf, who invested $60 million in guaranteed contracts this season, is willing to guarantee an additional $30 million or so, the team might be able to pry Matt Cassel away from the New England Patriots. Besides a new contract for Cassel, 26, the price of a trade would be high — perhaps first-round and second-round draft picks. It's unclear whether New England would be willing to ..."
Johnson, Williams could be Hawaii-bound
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December 16
Houston Chronicle
 
"Receiver Andre Johnson and defensive end Mario Williams are expected to be named to the AFC Pro Bowl team today. Johnson was also selected in 2005 and 2007; Williams, a controversial first pick overall in the 2006 draft, would be going to Honolulu for the first time. Not that he didn’t deserve to make the trip last year, too. “I told Mario, ‘You know, there’s going to be some guys out there who are going to make you do it again,’” Texans coach Gary Kubiak said. “That’s the way this league works. It kind of did that to (middle linebacker) DeMeco (Ryans). DeMeco had a tremendous rookie year, (but) they made him do it again. “As a coach, you want to see them get that opportunity or ..."
San Antonio on NFL's radar
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October 9
San Antonio Express-News
 
"San Antonio is on a track that could lead to the NFL considering it for an expansion team someday, commissioner Roger Goodell suggested Wednesday. "My words of encouragement would be to stay the course and continue to grow and continue to prepare if the opportunity comes about," said Goodell, responding to a question from the audience during a luncheon sponsored by the University of the Incarnate Word and the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. While making it clear the league has no immediate plans to grow beyond 32 teams and will continue to discourage relocation, Goodell indicated there has been a shift in how the league views San Antonio. "There's no question the growth is ..."
Schaub's play forces tough decision
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September 22
Houston Chronicle
 columnist Richard Justice
"If Gary Kubiak evaluates Matt Schaub the way he evaluates every player, the Texans will have a new starting quarterback next week. Thus begins what might be Kubiak’s toughest week as an NFL head coach, because nothing is as unsettling to a team as changing quarterbacks. Naming a new starter can snap a team from its fog. Or divide a locker room. That’s one of the gambles. Another is the impact a benching will have on Schaub. Will pulling him after two games have him looking over his shoulder the rest of his time with the Texans? Regardless, Kubiak can’t allow one player’s poor performance to ruin a season. Here’s guessing that plane ride back to Houston was the longest Kubiak has had. He ..."
Saints, Texans showing interest in Cedric Benson
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September 8
Chicago Tribune
 
"Former Bears running back Cedric Benson, released by the team June 9 after two alcohol-related off-season arrests, said Saturday he has a tryout with the Houston Texans this week. Benson also said by phone he'd had a workout with the New Orleans Saints two weeks ago and that it "went well." Benson believes teams are waiting for his legal matters to be cleared up before signing him. Benson maintains he was treated unfairly in both arrests in Austin, Texas. One was for boating while intoxicated, the other for driving under the influence. As for his stint with the Bears, the fourth pick in the 2005 draft said he'd taken steps to make sure he would have a breakout year. "I got myself in good ..."
Fred Miller back to Bears?
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August 8
Chicago Tribune
 
"Faced with an injury-depleted offensive line, the Bears could begin this season the same way it ended 2007. The team has contacted veteran tackle Fred Miller about making a return to the team, according to Miller's agent. Agent Harold Lewis said Miller, 35, is mulling whether to sign with the Bears, Texans or Ravens. The decision could be finalized in the next day. "His preference would be to return to the Bears," Lewis said Thursday evening. Miller was released in February for salary cap reasons. He was heading into the final two years of his five-year, $25.5 million contract. He was due a $500,000 bonus on March 1 and scheduled to make $4 million this season. The Bears limped into ..."
Texans set to sign outside linebacker Colvin
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June 16
Houston Chronicle
 
"After two weeks of negotiations, the Texans are signing outside linebacker Rosevelt Colvin today. General manager Rick Smith and agent Kennard McGuire agreed on a deal that will bring Colvin to Houston to become an outside pass rusher opposite Mario Williams. The Texans are hoping that Colvin, 6-3, 250, can provide another pass rush off the edge that was missing since last season."
Texans interested in Colvin
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June 5
Houston Chronicle
 
"The Texans made it clear after their 8-8 finish that they would search in the offseason to improve their pass rush. Wednesday, they showed that quest is still under way. Former New England Patriots linebacker Rosevelt Colvin visited Reliant Stadium, taking a physical in the morning and then speaking with general manager Rick Smith and some of the coaches. Colvin (6-3, 250 pounds) has 52.5 sacks in nine NFL seasons."
Rosenfels not likely to be dealt to Vikes
April 2
Houston Chronicle
 
"If Minnesota signs veteran quarterback Gus Frerotte to back up Tarvaris Jackson, Sage Rosenfels will not be traded to the Vikings."
Vikings appear close to deal with Frerotte
April 2
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"With the Houston Texans apparently intent on keeping QB Sage Rosenfels, indications are strong today that the Vikings are nearing an agreement with free agent QB Gus Frerotte."
Packers leaning toward draft for a backup QB
April 2
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
 
"The Packers have not ruled out adding a veteran unrestricted free agent such as Craig Nall or Tim Rattay or making a bid for restricted free agent Ryan Fitzpatrick of Cincinnati. But 36-year-old Gus Frerotte, who visited the Packers, is headed to Minnesota, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, and chances of acquiring Houston's Sage Rosenfels are minimal given the Texans' demands. There's still a possibility Buffalo's Losman will become available in a trade, but if the Packers were interested they would have made a move by now."
No talks yet about Rosenfels
April 1
Houston Chronicle
 
"The Texans came to South Florida reading and hearing about the Vikings' possible renewed interest in quarterback Sage Rosenfels, but one day into the NFL spring meetings, the two sides had not spoken. The Texans did re-sign safety C.C. Brown, a third-year restricted free agent, and offensive tackle Brandon Frye, a second-year exclusive rights player, to one-year deals."
Forget No. 1. Who will be Vikings' No. 2 guy?
March 31
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"The Vikings' top choice is clear: Rosenfels. In fact, they made him one of their top offseason priorities and considered his acquisition no less important than that of receiver Bernard Berrian or safety Madieu Williams... Buffalo's J.P. Losman is another veteran who might be available via trade, but Rosenfels is widely known as a strong character player (he's an Iowan, after all) and a perfect fit for the West Coast offense."
Texans look to add Ferguson
March 27
Houston Chronicle
 
"The Texans continue to target one of their biggest areas of need — the secondary — in free agency. The Texans are expected to add another former Denver Broncos player to their roster by signing safety Nick Ferguson, 33, as early as today."