The Texans are one of the teams interested in Matt Leinart and could end up signing him if reports are true that Seattle isn't interested in the former Arizona quarterback, who was placed on waivers Friday, the Houston Chronicle reported Sunday.

On a day in which they made three roster moves and signed seven players to their practice squad, the Texans decided they are interested in Leinart, 27, according to NFL people familiar with the situation.

The lefthanded Leinart (6-foot-5, 232 pounds) is free to negotiate with any team. If the Texans sign him, he will join a team that has Matt Schaub as the starter and Dan Orlovsky as the backup. On Sunday, the Texans didn't re-sign quarterback John David Booty to the regular roster or sign him to the practice squad.

But they have a roster spot open and one spot available on the practice squad.

Seattle, coached by Pete Carroll, would seem the natural destination for Leinart. He won the Heisman Trophy at USC when Carroll was Trojans coach. CBSsportsline.com says Seattle isn't interested. Profootballtalk.com says there's disagreement in the Seahawks front office over Leinart.

Other possible destinations, according to Internet reports, are Oakland, Cincinnati and Jacksonville.

Around the league

Jets • Veteran fullback Tony Richardson was released by New York. The Jets also waived receiver David Clowney and running back Chauncey Washington.

Jaguars • Jacksonville was awarded defensive tackle Landon Cohen off waivers from Detroit. The Jaguars released former Weber State offensive lineman Paul McQuistan to make room for Cohen.

Texans • Houston released linebacker Danny Clark and claimed former BYU linebacker David Nixon off waivers.

Seahawks • ESPN.com reported Seattle released veteran safety Jordan Babineaux and running back Julius Jones. A team spokesman would not confirm those moves. Jones was Seattle's leading rusher the last two seasons.

Dolphins • Cornerback Will Allen was placed on injured reserve, ending any hope the 10th-year player had of returning from mid-August knee surgery.

Colts • Indianapolis signed five players to the practice squad, including ex-Broncos quarterback Tom Brandstater and former Utah State defensive lineman John Chick.

Rams • Quarterback Keith Null, who started the last four games last season, was among St. Louis' final cuts to reach the 53-man roster limit. Null lost a battle for the third quarterback job to Thaddeus Lewis. —

Week 1 schedule

Thursday's Game

• Minnesota at New Orleans, 6:30 p.m., Ch. 5

Sunday's Games

• Detroit at Chicago, 11 a.m.

• Oakland at Tennessee, 11 a.m.

• Miami at Buffalo, 11 a.m.

• Atlanta at Pittsburgh, 11 a.m.

• Denver at Jacksonville, 11 a.m.

• Indianapolis at Houston, 11 a.m.

• Carolina at N.Y. Giants, 11 a.m., Ch. 13

• Cincinnati at New England, 11 a.m.

• Cleveland at Tampa Bay, 11 a.m.

• Arizona at St. Louis, 2:15 p.m.

• San Francisco at Seattle, 2:15 p.m.

• Green Bay at Philadelphia, 2:15 p.m., Ch. 13

• Dallas at Washington, 6:20 p.m., Ch. 5

Monday's Games

• Baltimore at N.Y. Jets, 5 p.m., ESPN

• San Diego at Kansas City, 8:15 p.m., ESPN