The first QB ever signed by the team, Quinn served as one of David Carr's backups in 2002 but never played. He signed with the Broncos in 2004 and finished his playing career ... more

The first QB ever signed by the team, Quinn served as one of David Carr's backups in 2002 but never played. He signed with the Broncos in 2004 and finished his playing career with the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers. less

The Texans selected the former Heisman Trophy winner in the 2002 expansion draft. He never played for the team though, as they dealt him a few weeks later to the ... more

The Texans selected the former Heisman Trophy winner in the 2002 expansion draft. He never played for the team though, as they dealt him a few weeks later to the Redskins, which proved to be the final stop of his six-year NFL career. less

Signed in March 2002, the Wake Forest product was released prior to the team's inaugural season. He returned to the team in 2003 as a member of the practice squad. The ... more

Signed in March 2002, the Wake Forest product was released prior to the team's inaugural season. He returned to the team in 2003 as a member of the practice squad. The Chicago native played for the Indoor Football League's Allen Wranglers in 2012. less

The veteran, who played for the Giants, Lions, Cardinals, Steelers and Redskins, was signed in April 2002 and was released in August 2002. He finished his career as a member ... more

The veteran, who played for the Giants, Lions, Cardinals, Steelers and Redskins, was signed in April 2002 and was released in August 2002. He finished his career as a member of Jaguars practice squad. less

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2002 draft, Carr had just 23 victories and was sacked 249 times during his five-year stint with the team. Released in 2007 after the team ... more

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2002 draft, Carr had just 23 victories and was sacked 249 times during his five-year stint with the team. Released in 2007 after the team acquired Matt Schaub, Carr has since played for the Panthers, 49ers and Giants (twice). In Carr's first start (the Texans' first game as a franchise and as a rookie in 2002), he led the Texans to a franchise-opening 19-10 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. He completed 10 of 22 passes for 145 yards and a pair of touchdowns to go along with an interception. less

Serving as David Carr's backup for four seasons (2002-2005), Banks only started in three games (with a 2-1 record) but appeared in 15. He had six touchdowns and five ... more

Serving as David Carr's backup for four seasons (2002-2005), Banks only started in three games (with a 2-1 record) but appeared in 15. He had six touchdowns and five interceptions. Finishing his career in Houston, the Michigan State alum also played for the Rams, Ravens, Cowboys and Redskins. In his first start as a Texan, Banks led the Texans to a 14-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers in 2003. The Panthers ended up losing to the Patriots in the Super Bowl this season. Banks posted a mistake-free game, going 13 for 19 for 154 yards, 1 TD and 0 INTs. less

Drafted in the third round in 2003, Ragone started two games (lost both) that season; he never threw a touchdown but did throw one interception and fumbled four times. ... more

Drafted in the third round in 2003, Ragone started two games (lost both) that season; he never threw a touchdown but did throw one interception and fumbled four times. Ragone finished his playing career as a member of the Rams practice squad in 2006. He currently serves as Washington's offensive quality control coach. In Ragone's first start with the Texans (in 2003), the offense was shutout in a 27-0 loss to the Jaguars. Ragone went 11 for 23 for 71 yards and 1 INT. less

Picked in the sixth round of the 2003 draft, the two-sport star from Michigan never played for the Texans. He was traded to the Cowboys in 2004 for a third round pick. He ... more

Picked in the sixth round of the 2003 draft, the two-sport star from Michigan never played for the Texans. He was traded to the Cowboys in 2004 for a third round pick. He played in just seven games with the Cowboys and finished his career with the Lions in 2008. less

A seventh-round pick in 2004, the former Texas Tech standout never played for the team. He finished his playing career with the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football ... more

A seventh-round pick in 2004, the former Texas Tech standout never played for the team. He finished his playing career with the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League. less

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<strong>Preston Parsons</strong> <br> The Northern Arizona product served as a member of the practice squad in 2005 and finished his career with the Titans in 2008.

<strong>Preston Parsons</strong> <br> The Northern Arizona product served as a member of the practice squad in 2005 and finished his career with the Titans in 2008.

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