Aaron Glenn was part of the Houston Texans

Graham was the team's fourth-round pick from Wisconsin in the 2010 NFL Draft.

He gets a 4-year contract worth $2,590,100 which includes his signing bonus of $800,100.

Graham led the Badgers in touchdown receptions with seven in 2009.

 Aaron Glenn was part of the Houston Texans when they launched as an expansion franchise eight years ago.

Now, he'll conclude his NFL career as a member of the Texans two years after playing in his last NFL game.

The three-time Pro Bowl cornerback is set to sign a one-day contract with the Texans on Wednesday, the team announced.

Glenn is a former New York Jets draft pick who has also played for the New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys, new Jacksonville Jaguars jerseys and the New Orleans Saints jerseys.

Free-agent guard Chester Pitts, a longtime starter for the new Houston Texans jerseys, will continue to visit teams this week, a source with knowledge of the situation told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora on Tuesday.

Pitts' itinerary this week includes stops in Pittsburgh, Seattle and Denver, the source said.

The Buffalo Bills hosted Pitts at their facility Monday, according to the team's official Web site.

The Bills are looking for offensive line depth, the Web site noted. Andy Levitre and Eric Wood -- both rookies last season -- are the starting guards, but only Kirk Chambers has notable NFL experience behind them.

Colts were not making a shift in their offensive line

A key point in Hart's musings is that, regardless of size or strength, the Colts jerseys will (in general) keep the best 53 on the active roster. However, as the club shifts further and further away from the Tony Dungy-way of doing things, we are seeing more of an emphasis on size and strength over speed and quickness. I personally would argue that this new philosophy change (and yes, it is a change) is being done at the expense of keeping better players on the roster.

How else do you explain Ryan Lilja getting surprisingly cut back in March? It certainly wasn't because he sucked.

Almost three months ago, Colts football jerseys General Manager Chris (son of Bill) Polian went on local Indy radio and talked about how the Colts were not making a shift in their offensive line philosophy despite the actions of the team screaming they were. Chis even compared this year's changes with the o-line with last year's changes with the d-line, which did little to help explain his odd refusal to call the changes a "shift." In the case of the d-line last year, the changes made were a pretty dramatic from the norm. Normal starters at defensive tackle like Eric Foster (265 pounds), Keyunta Dawson (260 pounds), and Raheem Brock (275 pounds) were replaced by Daniel Muir (305 pounds) and Antonio Johnson (310 pounds).

Pretty big "shift," huh.

But, whatever. I'm not going to get into a argument with Chris Polian over something like this. I just think it's silly trying to hide or underscore a pretty obvious change in team philosophy; a change that even Colts players like Mike Hart are openly talking about. My hope is that bigger linemen like Jacques McClendon can pick up the slack left by cutting Lilja; a move that still puzzles me. 

It's important to note that speed is still held at a high premium in Indianapolis, which is critical. You win in this league with speed. Fly to the football, gang tackle, and punish the ball-carrier. It's the foundation the Colts are built on, and it's a winning formula.

Several other Sprint Cup Series drivers also had early problems Donald Brown in the 160-lap race, perhaps after their cars ran over debris left from the first-lap crash. Denny Hamlin, Carl Edwards and Dale Earnhardt Jr. were among those making early, unexpected pit stops that pushed them deep into the 43-car field.

Montoya, the race pole-sitter, led most of the early laps in his No. 42 Chevrolet but developed a tire problem and was forced to pit on lap 38 to have all four tires changed.

But when the other leaders made normal, green-flag pit stops after that, Montoya stayed on the track and resumed the lead on a warm, partly cloudy day at the famed 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Greg Biffle was running second and Mark Martin was third. Jimmie Robert Mathis Johnson, a three-time Brickyard 400 winner who started on the outside of the front row, was eighth.

Houston Texans teamed up to present Playing It Safe

 Financial terms of the deal were not announced.

Jones was released in training camp last season by the Houston Texans and did not appear in an NFL game.

The 29-year-old was a fourth round selection by the New York Jets in 2004 and appeared in 44 games, 16 as a starter -- all in 2005 -- in four seasons before being waived in 2007.

He then hooked on with Kansas City and played in 11 games, 10 as a starter, for the Chiefs in 2008.

To make room for Jones on the roster, the Steelers placed offensive Steve Slaton tackle Willie Colon on the reserved/injured list. Colon suffered a season-ending Achilles injury last month and underwent surgery to repair the damage.

The Methodist Hospital System and the new Houston Texans jerseys teamed up to present Playing It Safe, an interactive program designed to educate high school athletes on the importance of sports injury awareness.

Athletes from Travis, Elkins and Hightower high schools had the opportunity to meet and interact with former Houston Texans kick returner J.J. Moses and Methodist athletic trainer Angela Byrd, as well as Methodist physicians Timothy Sitter and Christopher Smith, who shared their knowledge of the industry and tips on how to become and stay a well-rounded, healthy athlete.  

Moses shared his story of what it's like to be a professional athlete and spoke on the Brian Cushing importance of working hard, doing well in school and preparing for games. He also shared several qualities that help students deal with an injury and tips on how to successfully return from an injury.

"This program has allowed representatives from Methodist and me to talk to the student athletes about the importance of overcoming adversity to become great athletes and do great things in life," said Moses.

Byrd, athletic trainer for Methodist Orthopaedic Specialists of Texas football jerseys, emphasized the need for proper stretching, strength and conditioning and expressed the importance of staying away from steroids and other performance enhancing drugs

The answer to the question? Technically, no one. The Texans ran a 3-4 in '05 and didn't transition to a 4-3 until Kubiak (and Richard Smith!) rode into town before the 2006 season.

Houston Texans fan remembers former Texan Chester Pitts

Every Houston Texans fan remembers former Texan Chester Pitts.  From the lows to the highs, Pitts was a true franchise player, putting himself on the line every down from the Texans' inaguaral season to his season-ending knee injury last year.  And although he's currently a free agent, we here at TexansGab want to keep you updated on his recovery progress and his free agency outlook.

Andrew Kessler, Pitts' agent, reported last Thursday that his client Brian Cushing  will be ready for workouts coming up this week.  Today, Jason LaCanfora reported via his Twitter that Pitts will be ready for 2010 and working out for teams this Tuesday.  Pitts has been recovering from microfracture surgery so his workouts may be limited.   Earlier this offseason, Pitts told Sirius NFL Radio that five teams that have shown interest in him this offseason: the Lions, the 49ers, the Seahawks, the Eagles and the Vikings.

Pitts, a longtime starter for the Houston Texans, is one of the Andre Johnson  few in-demand free agents still available. He started every game for the Texans from his rookie season in 2002 through 2008. Pitts played in just two games last season before undergoing the surgery.

Kessler refused to comment on the teams who will attend to scout Pitts, saying they have asked him not to release their identities. However, Pitts has drawn interest from several teams throughout the offseason, including the Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles.

The Indianapolis Colts vs. new Houston Texans jerseys NFL week 1 Odds NFL Betting spread is Indianapolis -3

NFL Picks Analysis: The Houston Texans are not afraid of the big, bad Indianapolis Colts and you can bet that every Texans player and coach has the opener circled with an exclamation point. Conference games are always important but beating the Colts means everything to Houston. The Texans always give Indy a tough outing and this season they are really coming into their own. The Indianapolis Colts vs. Houston Texans NFL Betting Odds TOTAL is at 47.0 points.

Houston has an explosive offense that is tough to keep off the field and that essentially is the blueprint to beating Indianapolis. The Texans defense is tough against both the run and pass and will have a nice edge on special teams. Play on the heart and desire factor for Houston to cover as home underdogs.

The Texans are the only team in the NFL

In fact, the Texans jerseys are the only team in the NFL who has yet to fall to Miami.

What makes it particularly frustrating is how close the games have been. In chronological order, Houston's margins of victory have been 1, 2, 3, 1, and 7.

Beyond an intense desire to embarrass the Texans upon the very next meeting, I can't find a whole lot to dislike about the team.

Beginning on defense, you've got quite a few standouts.

In 2007 and 2008, Mario Williams was an absolute beast, and slightly less so, yet still impressive last year. For the sake of your playoff aspirations, I hope he can step it back up to those levels in 2010.

Brian Cushing and DeMeco Ryans are also very serious forces with which to be reckoned. In 2009 alone, the pair was responsible for nearly 180 solo tackles.

Houston's offense is no less formidable, led by (in my view) one of the top five quarterbacks playing football today, Matt Schaub.

Which brings me to my favorite part about your beloved Texans. One Mr. Andre Johnson.

Much like his quarterback, Johnson is one of the top five players currently playing his position. It is nearly impossible not to enjoy watching him play, and if the Texans are to break the curse this year, and make it to the playoffs, I believe that this is the man who will get them there.

So there it is, Texans, a die-hard fan of another team praising Houston's own. I hope you enjoyed it thoroughly, for it isn't likely to happen with great frequency.

Now this relatively young squad must face the question of whether those incidents are going to distract from everything it built in the final weeks of 2009.

"They are somewhat distractions, but they're also part of the business," Kubiak says. "A guy missing a few days of OTAs — that's some you have to deal with. A player missing a whole month? I think that was a big blow, a big shock to this football team. It's something we have to get over and move on."

Kubiak acknowledges the challenge of temporarily replacing Cushing. "We're facing adversity before we even get started," he says. "We're going to miss him for a month. He's as good a player as we got on this football team.

"I don't know who's going to be stepping in. Time will tell."

Schaub says they've discussed the Cushing situation as a team, and everyone is aware of what needs to be done. "We've dealt with it," he says. "He's such a great player, it would be tough for one person to step in and do what he did. But as a unit, the defense has to step in, fill that void."

Schaub is less concerned about the situation surrounding Johnson, the league leader in receiving yards each of the past two years.

"It just shows the business side of the game," Schaub says. "It's not a distraction because we know what type of guy Andre is and what type of player he is."

Baltimore Ravens QB Troy Smith

 As for Vick's staying in line with what the team expects from him, player Willis McGahee sources said he stays pretty quiet and he's well-liked by his teammates. Another source added Vick has formed a strong relationship with new starting QB Kevin Kolb. Vick also has done what the team has asked from a public relations standpoint.

Regarding acquiring Baltimore Ravens QB Troy Smith, any interest in Smith would only come Joe Flacco if the Eagles decided to part with Vick, sources said. Philadelphia, as pointed out by a pro personnel source, wants to keep using the wildcat formation this season, with or without Vick. Apparently, coach Andy Reid continues to be intrigued with prospect of developing that specialty package. Smith would be able to easily handle running the wildcat because of his movement skills, the source added. The source also said Philadelphia wouldn't have interest in Baltimore QB John Beck because of his lack of arm strength and slow movement in the pocket.

In other news, the team agreed to terms on a four-year deal with fifth-round pick Ray Rice Cooper (WR, 6-3, 222, Florida), the team announced. According to a source, Cooper's four-year deal is worth just over $1.96 million with a signing bonus worth roughly $171,500.

Cooper figures to challenge for the No. 5 receiver role in training camp. If he makes the team coming out of the preseason, Cooper could be a part of the team's red zone package because of his size.

The Baltimore Ravens jerseys officially signed veteran QB Marc Bulger on Tuesday. Bulger, who agreed to terms on a one-year, $3.8 million deal almost three weeks ago, will assume the No. 2 role.

practices and autographs will not be available after afternoonpractices.Team president Dick Cass says crowds at morning practices havebecome so large that there havebeen concerns about safety withpeople pushing to get close to players. He says now more childrenwill have the chance to get autographs.Children ages 6 through 15 with wristbands issued by the Ravens

The Bills in those years had enough offense

 Owens told the Associated Press that he proved last season that he won't be a distraction, Paul Posluszny citing the lack of drama surrounding him during his one year with the Buffalo Bills.

However, Owens was too quiet on the field, too, with unimpressive production.

He says that wasn't entirely his fault considering there was a coaching change and injuries on the Donte Whitner offensive line and insists he's still an elite wide receiver.

Owens, who recently ripped ESPN for criticizing him and, according to him, hurting his reputation, said he's concerned that teams now regard him as disruptive and are shying away from signing him because of that reputation.

Despite reports to the contrary, Owens denied having Marshawn Lynch unrealistic salary demands.

If necessary, Owens said he'll wait until after training camp to sign with someone.

On his reality show, he contemplates retiring after the Bills didn't retain him.

It sounds like he's determined to play.

 

As any businessman with a passion for success might be expected to do, a young Steinbrenner would often come to Buffalo to connect with the businesses that used his ships and to keep them happy. If that meant owning a restaurant (the old Round Table on Delaware Ave.) or just rubbing shoulders with Buffalo blue bloods, Steinbrenner

would do it. Many times those conversations would turn to sport and Steinbrenner loved sports certainly more than either he or LeBron James loved Cleveland.

That was the genesis of it all. Steinbrenner never lived in Buffalo, but he came here, a lot, and he made friends and entertained them a lot and even when he became owner of the New York Yankees, he never forgot his friends. Steinbrenner, largely from behind the scenes, advised the Knox family and attorney Bob Swados regarding the behind-the-scenes mindset of baseball and he quietly advocated for their getting the franchise that eventually went to Montreal (and failed).

He often discussed the possibility of moving his Triple A affiliate here (though a suitable plan never could be worked out) and he was a huge supporter of Buffalo Bills jerseys football and Buffalo Sabres hockey (especially given his relationship with the Knox family).

Houston Texans during a free agent visit to return to New England

Help select the all-time Houston pro football team's center at Caller.Here are the candidates (Statistics, honors and years played are from time spent only with Houston pro franchises; seasons spent with Houston pro franchises are listed in parentheses).

Five-year starter made the AFL All-Star team in 1968. During that season, the Oilers averaged nearly 311 yards a game and gained 129 a game on the ground. Houston averaged almost 152 rushing yards a game in 1967. Began career as a linebacker.

One of the Oilers' leaders during the late 1970s. Pre-Earl Campbell Houston increased its rushing total by 50 yards a game from 1974 to 1975, Mauck's first season with the Oilers. Team averaged at least 140 rushing yards a game in five of Mauck's seven seasons. Second-team All-AFC in 1979.

 It was something of a surprise. Why not get more long-term security when he had the opportunity to do so?

Bodden explained his decision to the Boston Globe. Bottom line: He wanted to gamble on himself and prove his worth rather than take the easy way out.

And Bodden accomplished his goal by intercepting five passes, recording 55 tackles and 18 pass deflections.

 

And it paid dividends after he turned down an offer from the new Houston Texans jerseys during a free agent visit to return to New England with a four-year, $22.5 million contract.

"I've been taking a gamble on myself for a long time now, and I just believe in myself, no matter who believes in me,'' Bodden said. "Everybody talked about, 'What if you get hurt?' I don't worry about that. I just try to go out there and perform the way I perform and let everything else play out.'' ..

 

"It feels good that the team wanted me and felt like I was part of the team, and that's pretty much what I strive for. It's not about the money, but the commitment of the team wanting me to be here. So that was really good to see that the Patriots stepped up and wanted me to be here.''

The Patriots really struggled against the pass last season

As far as A-Rod is concerned, I told the Monday night crew last year, I said, 'If this guy, if they protect him the way he needs to be protected, he's the best quarterback in the league, and I stand by that. If you look at last season, you take a guy that had over 50 sacks that still threw over 4,000 yards, that's incredible."

The Patriots jerseys will likely be without Wes Welker for the majority of the 2010 season, which could make things very difficult for veteran wide out Randy Moss, as defenses will likely spend more time keying on him. The Patriots did add another veteran to the mix in Torry Holt, but the key to this group will be the play of second year slot receiver Julian Edelman, who takes over for Welker in the Pats offensive scheme.

The Patriots football jerseys appear content on using a number of backs in the running game, as former first round pick Laurance Maroney has not lived up to his expectations out of college. Pretty much the same goup is back for the 2010 season, as the Patriots will also use veterans Sammy Morris, Fred Taylor, and Kevin Faulk.

The offensive line has been together since the 2006 season and even though it is starting to show its age they figure to remain in tact this season. This group has to perform well if the Pats are going to be successful, as they pass as much as any other team in the leauge.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees will travel to Books-A-Million

Chase Daniel is a quarterback entering his second season with the New Orleans Saints. He didn't play in any games in 2009 after originally signing to the Saints' practice squad in 2009. He was originally signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in April 2009. Daniel was a Heisman Trophy finalist as a junior in 2007 after leading Missouri to the Big 12 title game and nearly making the BCS national championship game. He passed for at least 3,500 yards and 28 touchdowns in each of his three seasons as a starter from 2006 to 2008. Daniel is currently slated as the Saints' backup quarterback behind Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees.

 

Kim, 29, and the Dallas Cowboys star sat with each other drinking cocktails and spent most of their evening talking and giggling.

A source said: "They shared many cute kisses and they seem to be in the honeymoon phase." Kim split from her on/off love, New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush, two months ago and she was first linked to Miles in June.

 

Details of the stop will be announced at a later date.

Presented by The United States Marine Corp. and The National Guard, the tour will feature extensive displays celebrating the Saints' 31-17 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Feb.. The tour is open to the public and will be free of charge and will allow fans the opportunity to view special display elements commemorating the team's championship season. The Halas Trophy, presented to the NFC champions, will also be on display.