The Houston Texans have released backup quarterback Matt Leinart and starting right tackle Eric Winston. A league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter of Leinart's release earlier Monday, which the former Heisman Trophy winner confirmed on Twitter. "I appreciate and thank (Texans owner) Mr (Bob) McNair and the Texans organization for giving me the opportunity to play. I will miss the Texans fans and most Importantly my teammates. I have no time to get down, focus is on getting healthy and being ready to go again! #believe," Leinart wrote. The left-handed Leinart finally got the chance to start for Houston after Matt Schaub broke a bone in his right foot on Nov. 13, but Leinart fractured his left collarbone in the second quarter of his first start since 2009. Read more: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7678248/matt-leinart-eric-winston-houston-texans-say-released
