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Found June 02, 2012 on Sports Blog Net: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Justin Forsett,  Javarris Williams,  Davin Meggett,  Arian Foster,  Ben Tate
TEAMS: Houston Texans,  Seattle Seahawks
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After a tryout on Wednesday, former Seattle Seahawks running back Justin Forsett has come to terms with the Houston Texans, as was revealed on Twitter via Forsett’s personal account. The details of the deal have not yet been disclosed. Forsett spent the first four years of his career in Seattle after being drafted in the seventh round in 2008. For his career, Forsett has rushed for 1,237 yards while averaging 4.6 yards per carry. He has also caught 97 passes for 730 yards out of the backfield. Forsett has scored 8 TDs combined on the ground and through the air. Forsett also has some history has a return man, fielding 46 kicks and returning them a total 372 yards. Forsett was relatively productive during his time with Seattle, however, he saw decreased playtime in 2011, resulting in the Seahawks’ deciding to move in a different direction in their backfield, hence Forsett’s unrestricted free agency. Forsett’s signing does not guarantee he will make the Texans final 53-man roster, bu...
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