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The Houston Texans have released backup quarterback Matt Leinart, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Leinart finally got the chance to start for Houston after Matt Schaub broke a bone in his right foot on Nov. 13, but Leinart fractured his left collarbone in the second quarter of his first start since 2009.

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Rookie T.J. Yates, a fifth-round draft pick out of North Carolina, took over and led the Texans to the franchise's first AFC South title and first playoff victory.

Houston also released right tackle Eric Winston, the former third-round pick confirmed on Twitter

 

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The Arizona Cardinals will release offensive tackle Levi Brown, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Brown carries a $17 million cap hit for 2012, the source said

 

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The Oakland Raiders plan to release tight end Kevin Boss, who signed a four-year, $16 million deal last summer, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Boss' deal includes $6 million guaranteed. He was due $4 million in 2011 and the Raiders still owe Boss $2 million guaranteed in 2012, according to the source.