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Houston Texans attempted trading for Matt Barkley before acquiring Ryan Mallett

By Josh Sanchez

Aug 28, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Matt Barkley (2) warms up before a game against the New York Jets at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Matt Barkley (2) warms up before a game against the New York Jets at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Derik Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Houston Texans were able to complete a trade with the New England Patriots for quarterback Ryan Mallett, but he was apparently not the only signal-caller that the team had some interest in.

Lance Zierlein of Sports Talk 790 in Houston passed along the news. 

Ultimately, the Texans likely preferred parting with a late-round pick for Mallett rather than the asking price for Barkley.

Philadelphia has been linked to a handful of trade rumors involving Barkley, but they have yet to move him. For now, he will take his spot on the bench behind starter Nick Foles when the 2014-15 regular season kicks off at home on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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