Matt Leinart

Brett Favre ‘not up to’ playing for Texans

November 27, 2011
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After the Texans lost both Matt’s — Schaub and Leinart — to significant injuries, the team suddenly requires help at quarterback if they want to achieve a playoff berth for the first time in franchise history. Naturally, when a contender needs a signal-caller, one name, for whatever reason, immediately comes to mind: Brett Favre. When [...]

Matt Leinart likely done for season

November 27, 2011
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With quarterback Matt Schaub on injured reserve and out of the equation, backup Matt Leinart received a shot at resurrecting his career with the Texans. Unfortunately, his fifteen minutes in the sun only lasted a half, and now appears ready to join Schaub on the shelf. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Jason La [...]

Matt Leinart to sign one-year contract with Texans

September 6, 2010

One day after being labeled as the favorites for his services, the Houston Texans have landed quarterback Matt Leinart. According to Chris Mortensen of ESPN, Leinart and the Texans agreed to terms on a one-year contract this morning. Leinart will undergo a physical, officially sign the contract, and join his new team later today. Terms [...]

Five teams interested in QB Matt Leinart

September 5, 2010

Less than 24 hours after being released by the Arizona Cardinals, quarterback Matt Leinart is already drumming up interest around the league. According to Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer, five teams — the Bengals, Texans, Bills, Saints, and Jaguars — have expressed interest in the former Heisman Trophy winner. Contrary to popular belief, Seattle, [...]

Bills, Raiders, Giants talking trade for QB Matt Leinart

September 1, 2010

Now that Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart is on the trade block, three teams have their eye on acquiring the former Heisman Trophy winner. According to Adam Schefter, the Buffalo Bills, Oakland Raiders, and New York Giants have begun discussions on a trade for Leinart. No deal is on the immediate verge of getting done, but, [...]