Agent: Leinart, Texans agree to one-year deal

Quarterback Matt Leinart has agreed to a one-year deal with the Texans, according to agent Tom Condon. The Cardinals cut Leinart on Saturday.

Condon confirmed in a phone interview with The Associated Press Monday that Leinart had reached an agreement with the Texans.

The Texans would not confirm the deal. They were looking for insurance at backup quarterback after Dan Orlovsky threw two interceptions Thursday in a preseason game.

Couple sues GiantsThe Giants have been sued by a woman and her husband, who claim she was attacked by fans last Sept. 20 at a Patriots-Jets game at Giants Stadium. Michelle Munoz said Jets fans assaulted her and threw her to the ground, causing back injuries. The suit names the Giants and the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority, which operated Giants Stadium.

The Jets were not sued.

Umpire update coming

The NFL will update its teams this week on the repositioning of the umpire to the offensive backfield. In March, the league decided for safety reasons to move umpires from the middle of the defense near the linebackers to behind the deepest running back. But Peyton Manning complained after a preseason game in which he twice was called for illegal snaps when the umpire couldn't get into position quickly enough.

The league moved umpires back to their old spots during the final five minutes of Thursday's preseason games. Previously, they were in the old spot for only the final two minutes of each half.

Around the leagueBen Roethlisberger, suspended by the NFL for four games, was not voted a Steelers captain. His teammates selected him the previous two seasons. Dennis Dixon will start at quarterback Sunday against the Falcons . . . Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb practiced after missing two weeks with a sprained left ankle. Coach Mike Shanahan expressed optimism that McNabb would start against Dallas . . . The Ravens agreed to terms with receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh and sent receiver Mark Clayton to the Rams for an undisclosed draft pick . . . Browns nose tackle Shaun Rogers practiced after missing camp and the preseason with a leg injury. Eric Mangini said Rogers might play in the opener at Tampa Bay. - AP