REPORT: Patriots QB Mallett Traded to Texans
 Patriots quarterback Ryan Mallett is headed to Houston. (USA TODAY Images) |
After an offseason of talk and a preseason that also had its' fair share of whispers, it appears that Ryan Mallett may finally be leaving town after all.
According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Mallett has been traded to the Houston Texans, although no terms of the trade of have been released just yet.
The move reunites Mallett with former Patriots offensive coordinator and new Texans head coach Bill O'Brien. O'Brien also held the role of quarterbacks coach here in New England during Mallett's rookie season back in 2011.
Mallett had an up and down preseason and didn't exactly impress while he was out there, but most felt that he would remain with the Patriots during the final year of his contract, which expired after the 2014 season. Following Saturday's cuts, it seemed that he would be backing up Tom Brady for at least another season. Now it seems he'll have an opportunity to start in Houston.
UPDATE: According to several reports, New England will receive a conditional seventh round pick for Mallett based on the percentage of snaps he plays for the Texans this season, which could potentially turn the pick into a sixth round selection.
