NFL: Houston Texans release QB David Carr
{{date|March 23, 2007}}
The [[w:Houston Texans | Houston Texans]] released quarterback [[w:David Carr | David Carr]], Friday, ending a turbulent start to his five year old career. Carr was the first overall draft pick of the [[w:2002 NFL Draft | 2002 NFL Draft]], the first pick in Texans history. Carr had struggled in Houston, being sacked 249 times during his tenure as quarterback. Despite throwing 59 touchdowns with the Texans, Carr threw 65 interceptions in the same time, compiling a 75.5 QB rating. Carr had high numbers at [[w: Fresno State | Fresno State]] when the Texans selected him with the first overall pick in 2002. Houston's all time record under David Carr is 8-24.

It became evident that Houston no longer required Carr's services after the organization made a trade with the [[w:Atlanta Falcons | Atlanta Falcons]] to acquire QB [[w:Matt Schaub | Matt Schaub]] earlier this week. The deal included swapping first round picks in the upcoming draft, with the Falcons moving up from 10th to 8th overall pick. After acquiring Schaub, it was announced that he would become the new starting quarterback for the Texans, and that the organization would attempt to trade Carr.

The Texans also released runningback [[w:Domanick Williams | Domanick Williams]]. Williams, formerly known as Domanick Davis, leaves as the Texans all-time rushing leader with 3,195 rushing yards. Davis spent the entire [[w:2006 NFL season | 2006 NFL season]] on the injured reserve with a knee injury.

== External Links ==
* [http://www.houstontexans.com Official Website of the Houston Texans]
* [http://www.nfl.com NFL.com - Official Website of the National Football League]

== Sources ==
* [http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/HOU/10083097 Texans cut Carr, RB Williams; re-sign Dayne]
* [http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/HOU/10080393 Texans introduce QB Schaub after trade]
* [http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/306268 NFL Player Page - David Carr]
* [http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/395946 NFL Player Page - Domanick Williams]

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The  Houston Texans released quarterback  David Carr, Friday, ending a turbulent start to his five year old career. Carr was the first overall draft pick of the  2002 NFL Draft, the first pick in Texans history. Carr had struggled in Houston, being sacked 249 times during his tenure as quarterback. Despite throwing 59 touchdowns with the Texans, Carr threw 65 interceptions in the same time, compiling a 75.5 QB rating. Carr had high numbers at  Fresno State when the Texans selected him with the first overall pick in 2002. Houston's all time record under David Carr is 8-24.

It became evident that Houston no longer required Carr's services after the organization made a trade with the  Atlanta Falcons to acquire QB  Matt Schaub earlier this week. The deal included swapping first round picks in the upcoming draft, with the Falcons moving up from 10th to 8th overall pick. After acquiring Schaub, it was announced that he would become the new starting quarterback for the Texans, and that the organization would attempt to trade Carr.

The Texans also released runningback  Domanick Williams. Williams, formerly known as Domanick Davis, leaves as the Texans all-time rushing leader with 3,195 rushing yards. Davis spent the entire  2006 NFL season on the injured reserve with a knee injury.
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