Leinart to Houston

[Fappin Raptor]

Jettisoned by the Arizona Cardinals over the weekend, quarterback Matt Leinart(notes) has landed with the Houston Texans.

The former first-round draft pick has agreed to terms on a one-year deal, according to the Houston Chronicle, which reports that agent Tom Condon has confirmed the pending contract.

Leinart fell out of favor with Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt and didn't draw heavy interest as a free agent.

The Texans have an established starter in Matt Schaub(notes).

However, Dan Orlovsky(notes) struggled as a backup this preseason.

Now, Leinart will assume the backup spot and Orlovsky will be demoted to the third spot.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AtvY2PZGieR8w3fprsrKjVdDubYF?slug=nfp-20100906_texans_agree_to_terms_with_matt_leinart

[Fox1994]

:doh: I still don't understand why he got cut, but whatever. I suppose he's a fine fit as a backup there.

[Fappin Raptor]

:doh: I still don't understand why he got cut, but whatever. I suppose he's a fine fit as a backup there.

Locker room distraction? He seemed pissed to be demoted after pretty much getting the job handed to him.

[Fox1994]

Locker room distraction? He seemed pissed to be demoted after pretty much getting the job handed to him.

I suppose. Like I said, I haven't been paying much attention until a few days ago when I heard he got released. I thought he out-performed Anderson this preseason, but I didn't actually see any games. lol. I just saw one stat sheet... He was like 9/10 for 82 yards.

I'm gonna stop pretending I care, though. Good luck to him, and the Texans.

[Raidersabc123]

I wanted to see leinart start was hoping bills picked him up

[Cody]

I don't like the move.

[Maize]

I'm a fan of the Texans, but I was worried with Orlovsky as the back-up. Leinert definitely is an upgrade, but hopefully he only sees the field in mop-up duty. If Houston is serious about making the playoffs, Schaub has to stay healthy.