Matt Schaub could get a new start as a starting quarterback with the Oakland Raiders.
According to reports, Schaub is likely to be acquired from the Houston Texans for a late-round draft pick. He would sit atop a Raiders depth chart with Terrelle Pryor and Matt McGloin also under contract.
Schaub lost his starting spot with the Texans in the midst of a 14-game losing streak that led to Houston earning the No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 draft. It was widely presumed he would be cut before the start of free agency, but with no deadlines for bonuses in his contract structure ahead, the Texans held onto Schaub to invite trade offers.
He turns 33 in June and has 80 career regular-season starts. After throwing 14 touchdowns and 10 interceptions last season, Schaub was benched in favor of undrafted quarterback Case Keenum.
New head coach Bill O’Brien said at the scouting combine he was still evaluating his roster.
General manager Reggie McKenzie and the Raiders have shown interest in the 2014 quarterback draft class, notably Teddy Bridgewater of Louisville. Texas A&M’s Johnny Manziel is likely to draw consideration as well. His personal pro day workout in March 27.
Coach Dennis Allen said in February the Raiders are working to figure out if Pryor can be an NFL starter.