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Texans Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

In 2008, the Texans didn't lose one starting lineman for one play because of an injury. In 2009, they lost both starting guards—Chester Pitts and Mike Brisiel—early in the season.

Without Pitts and Brisiel, the Texans left themselves with inexperienced backups. Kasey Studdard, a former sixth-round pick, had never started and had played sparingly. He replaced Pitts, an original Texan who never missed a start until blowing out his knee.

Chris White, a fifth-year journeyman, replaced Brisiel at right guard. Competing with him and getting playing time down the stretch was rookie Antoine Caldwell, a third-round pick who had been drafted to play center.

As a result, the Texans struggled to run the ball.

Texans lure unrestricted free agent Wade Smith (AP)

Offensive lineman Wade Smith, an unrestricted free agent courted for his versatility, has agreed to terms with the Houston Texans, his Nashville-based agent, Brian Parker, confirmed. Smith's four-year deal includes $6.25 million in guaranteed money in the first year and averages about $3 million a season.

Cornerback Bodden re-signing with Patriots? (Yahoo! Sports)

News came via Twitter Monday from the NFL Network that cornerback Leigh Bodden was re-signing with the New...

Texans sign WR Walter and P Turk (The Canadian Press)

HOUSTON - Receiver Kevin Walter and punter Matt Turk, both unrestricted free agents, have been re-signed by the Houston Texans.

Falcons to deploy Robinson versus No. 1 receivers (The Canadian Press)

ATLANTA - Falcons owner Arthur Blank took the same approach with Dunta Robinson that he used two years ago on Michael Turner.

Texans sign WR Walter and P Turk (AP)

Receiver Kevin Walter and punter Matt Turk, both unrestricted free agents, have been re-signed by the Houston Texans. Walter started 14 games opposite Andre Johnson last season and had 53 receptions for 611 yards and two touchdowns. He joined the Texans in 2006 and has 195 receptions for 2,470 yards and 15 touchdowns since arriving in Houston.

Falcons reach agreement with free-agent CB Dunta Robinson (The Canadian Press)

The Atlanta Falcons have signed free-agent cornerback Dunta Robinson, the Houston Texans' career interceptions leader, to a six-year, US$57 million contract.

Free agent quarterback David Carr visiting with San Francisco 49ers (The Canadian Press)

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Free agent quarterback David Carr arrived in the Bay Area on Friday to visit with the San Francisco 49ers.

Texans tender star middle linebacker Ryans, six other restricted free agents (The Canadian Press)

HOUSTON - The Houston Texans have tendered offers to Pro Bowl middle linebacker DeMeco Ryans and six other restricted free agents.

Texans tender Ryans, 6 others (AP)

The Houston Texans have tendered offers to Pro Bowl middle linebacker DeMeco Ryans and six other restricted free agents. Ryans, the 2006 Defensive Rookie of Year, had 123 tackles and a sack last season. The other Texans offered deals Thursday were tight end Owen Daniels, strong safety Bernard Pollard, defensive end Tim Bulman, tackle Rashad Butler, running back Ryan Moats and guard Chris White.