RB Derrick Ward Interested in Texans [Signs with Bucs]

[Keith]

From a RotoWorld report:

Derrick Ward-RB- Giants Feb. 18 - 5:05 pm et
Appearing on Rome is Burning Wednesday, free agent Derrick Ward mentioned the Browns, Texans, and Cardinals as potential landing spots.
Ward offers rare three-down ability, fresh legs, and is coming off a season in which he averaged 5.6 YPC. He talked about playing with Steve Slaton and would be a clear upgrade over Jamal Lewis or Edgerrin James. All three clubs have enough cap room to meet Ward's $4M-per-year asking price.

Ward 5'11" was a 7th round pick in 2004. Caught on with the Giants and played well in spurts the last two seasons. Had a monster game in Week 16 last year, 15-215, en route to a 1,000-yard season. While he hasn't been overloaded with carries (182 last year was a career high), he will turn 29 in August.