FILE - In this Aug. 16, 2008, file photo, Chicago Bears quarterback Rex Grossman throws during warmups prior to an NFL football preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field in Seattle. The Houston Texans have signed quarterback Rex Grossman on Friday, June 12, 2009. Grossman, an unrestricted free agent, led the Chicago Bears to the NFC championship in 2006, when he threw for 3,193 yards and 23 touchdowns. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

FILE - In this Aug. 16, 2008, file photo, Chicago Bears quarterback Rex Grossman throws during warmups prior to an NFL football preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field in Seattle. The Houston Texans have signed quarterback Rex Grossman on Friday, June 12, 2009. Grossman, an unrestricted free agent, led the Chicago Bears to the NFC championship in 2006, when he threw for 3,193 yards and 23 touchdowns.

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  1. CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 4: Running back Matt Forte #22 of the Chicago Bears runs with the football for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on October 4, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Lions 48-24.
  2. CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 4: Quarterback Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears points as he calls out signals at the line of scrimmage prior to the snap of the football as tackle Chris Williams #74 and Guard Roberto Garza #63 look on against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on October 4, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Lions 48-24.
  3. CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 4: Quarterback Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears runs with the football as he looks for a receiver down field against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on October 4, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Lions 48-24.
  4. CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 4: Matt Forte #22 of the Chicago Bears runs for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on October 4, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears beat the Lions 48-24.
  5. CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 4: Nick Roach #53 of the Chicago Bears looks to tackle Kevin Smith #34 of the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on October 4, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears beat the Lions 48-24.
  6. CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 4: Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears looks to pass against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on October 4, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears beat the Lions 48-24.
  7. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) hands off to running back Julius Jones during NFL football practice on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in Renton, Wash. The practice was the first for Hasselbeck since breaking a rib in a Sept. 20 game in San Francisco.
  8. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) hands off to running back Julius Jones during NFL football practice on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in Kirkland, Wash. The practice was the first for Hasselbeck since breaking a rib in a Sept. 20 game in San Francisco.
  9. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck stretches during NFL football practice on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in Renton, Wash. The practice was the first for Hasselbeck since breaking a rib in a Sept. 20 game in San Francisco.
  10. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck stretches during NFL football practice on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in Kirkland, Wash. The practice was the first for Hasselbeck since breaking a rib in a Sept. 20 game in San Francisco.
  11. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck throws a pass during NFL football practice on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in Renton, Wash. The practice was the first for Hasselbeck since breaking a rib in a Sept. 20 game in San Francisco.
  12. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck throws a pass during NFL football practice on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in Kirkland, Wash. The practice was the first for Hasselbeck since breaking a rib in a Sept. 20 game in San Francisco.
  13. Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak talks with Rex Grossman (5) and David Anderson (89) during the first half of the NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009.
  14. Houston Texans quarterback Rex Grossman (5) throws a third quarter pass while being chased by Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Chris Bradwell, right, during an NFL preseason football game on Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, in Tampa, Fla.
  15. Houston Texans' David Anderson (89) congratulates James Casey (86) after Casey's 11-yard touchdown catch from quarterback Rex Grossman during the second quarter of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, on Friday, Sept. 4, 2009, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.

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