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QB Matt Leinart Cut From Texans

Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Houston Texans have released backup quarterback Matt Leinart, saving them $3 million in cap space. Leinart, who was among the highest paid backups in the league, took over for starting quarterback Matt Schaub in Week 11, but was promptly knocked out for the season with a shoulder injury. Drafted by the Arizona Cardinals with the 10th pick of the 2006 NFL Draft, Leinart was expected to become the franchise quarterback that had eluded the Cardinals. Leinart was instead ... More

Update: Rams Plan To Trade #2 Pick

The St. Louis Rams have made the decision to trade the No. 2 pick in April's draft, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The report states that the Rams have held trade discussions with Cleveland, Washington and Miami. It is assumed that the three clubs would be attempting to maneuver up the board to pick one of the top two quarterbacks available - Andrew Luck or Robert Griffin III. The Rams don't have a need at quarterback with 2000 top pick Sam Bradford already in the fold. More