Aug. 18, 2007, 12:19AM
Texans confirm interest in ex-Packers receiver Ferguson
By JOHN McCLAIN
Copyright 2007 Houston Chronicle
The Texans are interested in veteran receiver Robert Ferguson, who was placed on waivers by the Packers on Friday.
As soon as the Texans landed in Phoenix on Friday afternoon, general manager Rick Smith called Brian Overstreet, the Houston-based agent who represents Ferguson.
Ferguson, 27, grew up in Houston, played at Spring Woods High School and Texans A&M. He resides in Houston in the offseason.
"I can't imagine a better place for him," Overstreet said.
Ferguson has a history of injury problems, including a season-ending ankle injury in 2006. He's never caught more than 38 passes in a season.
If Ferguson could stay healthy, he'd be starting for the Packers. Texans offensive coordinator Mike Sherman was Green Bay's head coach when Ferguson was selected in 2001. The Packers waived him because they have three talented young receivers behind starters Donald Driver and Greg Jennings.
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