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Here are the roster moves just announced by the Colts:

Waived:

RB Lance Ball

WR Sam Giguere

DT John Gill

DT Adrian Grady

RB Mike Hart

DE Marcus Howard

DB Dante Hughes

C Steve Justice

WR John Matthews

WR Brett McDermott

RB Walter Mendenhall

OG Tom Pestock

WR Taj Smith

LB Michael Tauiliili

DT Terrance Taylor

OT Jaimie Thomas

DE Josh Thomas

OT Michael Toudouze

Waived Injured:

DB Nick Graham

DB Travis Key

TE Jamie Petrowski

Does Not Count on Active Roster:

DT Ed Johnson (suspended Week 1)

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Houston Texans

I can't believe this, but Oilers/Titans Hall of Fame offensive lineman Bruce Matthews is joining the Texans coaching staff. I would have bet a lot against that one. He must have gotten bored at home.

We knew Eugene Wilson had a new deal. The National Football Post has contract details.

The Sage Rosenfels to Minnesota trade is official.

Indianapolis Colts

The Colts are now thin at linebacker, writes Mike Chappell.

Indy announced it tendered exclusive rights free agents offensive lineman Dan Federkeil, who also was offered a tender as an exclusive rights free agent in addition to running back Lance Ball, linebacker Buster Davis and defensive tackle Daniel Muir.

The team also confirmed it's added the following players since the end of the 2008 season: Linebacker Rufus Alexander, defensive back Brannon Condren, punter Mike Dragosavich (waiver claim), defensive back Brandon Foster, wide receiver Sam Giguere, tackle Corey Hilliard, defensive back Travis Key, linebacker Michael Okwo, tight end Jamie Petrowski, wide receiver Taj Smith and defensive back Brandon Sumrall.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Tim Graham says choosing the Patriots over the Bills was easy for Fred Taylor.

Keeping Brad Meester was a good move, says Cole Pepper.

Tennessee Titans

David Climer would like the Titans to take a new approach at receiver.

The agent for receiver Nate Washington expects him to visit the Titans. Also interested: Lions, Buccaneers, Rams and Vikings. He's in Detroit Friday, according to Jim Wyatt.

Titans free agent receiver Brandon Jones will visit the 49ers, says Wyatt.

Defensive tackle Chris Canty is slated to visit the Titans Saturday after a stop in Washington.

The Titans have ratcheted up efforts to hold onto Chris Simms, says Terry McCormick.

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Houston Texans

• The Texans will look for a fresh run game to be a key against Cleveland, writes Megan Manfull.
• John McClain hears the fans calling for Richard Smith's job.
• McClain's chat transcript is heavy on what chances people think the Texans should make.

Indianapolis Colts

• Reggie Wayne walks on water in a new commercial, says Phil Richards.
• Tom Santi to IR, Jamie Petrowski to the 53-man roster, reports Mike Chappell.
• One last review of Colts-Texans, from Phillip B. Wilson.
• John Oehser's weekly chat with Tony Dungy at Colts.com.

Jacksonville Jaguars

• What's gone wrong? Cole Pepper ponders with percentages.
• Jack Del Rio may be losing his grip, says Vic Carucci of NFL.com.
• Mike Tice is content as part of Jack Del Rio's staff, but would like another chance as the top guy, writes Mark Craig.
• A Q&A with Josh Scobee.

Tennessee Titans

• The Titans are doing well in fan Pro Bowl voting, says Jim Wyatt.
• With a win and three other results, the Titans could clinch their playoff spot this week, writes Terry McCormick.
• A look at how the playoffs would stack up right now from SI.com's Dom Bonvissuto.

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In recent years the Titans have spent many of their free-agent dollars on players who were Colts; David Thornton, Nick Harper and Jake Scott all made the move from Indianapolis to Nashville.

This season there has been some movement of less prominent players in the other direction.

After signing defensive tackle Antonio Johnson off the Titans' practice squad on Nov. 4, the Colts now intend to add Titans practice squad tight end Jamie Petrowski to their 53-man roster, Jim Wyatt is reporting.

The Colts have made no announcement. But chances are it ties in with the shoulder injury that has held rookie Tom Santi out of the last three games.