Texans Sign Quarterback Jeff Garcia After Losing Schaub, Leinart
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The Houston Texans signed Jeff Garcia as insurance after losing their first-string quarterback and his backup to season-ending injuries.
T.J. Yates started Houston’s 17-10 win against the Atlanta Falcons on Dec. 4 after backup Matt Leinart fractured his collarbone -- two weeks after starter Matt Schaub broke a bone in his right foot. Jake Delhomme, the other quarterback on the roster, and Garcia tried out at the same time for the Texans’ backup job.