Cowboys acquire QB Henson from Texans
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The Cowboys have agreed to trade a 2005 draft choice to Houston for the rights to Quarterback Drew Henson, and have agreed to terms on an eight-year contract with the former Michigan star, three sources close to negotiations said. (article 1)
The Texans, whose starting quarterback is David Carr, drafted Henson in the sixth round of last year's draft with the intentions of trading his signing rights. (article 1)
Chicago's Rex Grossman and Baltimore's Kyle Boller - first-round picks in 2003 - received signing bonuses of $4 million and $4.2 million, respectively. (article 1)
Houston, which already has David Carr at quarterback, planned all along to deal the former Michigan starter who spent three full seasons playing baseball in the New York Yankees' organization. (article 4)
If he plays 70 percent of the snaps in any of his first three seasons, his base salary will increase by $1 million. (article 2)
Henson was considered one of college football's marquee quarterbacks three years ago when he quit to play professional baseball. (article 2)
The Cowboys were among 20 teams who sent representatives to Houston on Feb. 12 to watch an open workout in the Texans' practice bubble, with assistant head coach Sean Payton leading a three-man contingent. (article 3)
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- Cowboys to deal for Henson (dallasnews.com, 03/13/2004, 677 words)
- Cowboys acquire QB Henson (dallasnews.com, 03/12/2004, 520 words)
- Cowboys Get QB Henson for 3rd-Round Pick (baltimoresun.com, 03/12/2004, 551 words)
- Cowboys acquire QB Henson from Texans (baltimoresun.com, 03/13/2004, 389 words)
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