Ryan Mallett is on the move.

NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday that the New England Patriots have traded Mallett to the Houston Texans, according to a source. According to multiple reports, the Patriots receive a sixth-round pick.

The Dallas Cowboys were also in talks with the Patriots for Mallett, according to Rapoport.


The Patriots have been actively trying to move Mallett, who is set to enter the final year of his rookie contract. The former third-round pick has seen little action behind Tom Brady, attempting just four passes since 2011.

The Patriots hoped to use the preseason as a showcase for Mallett, even starting him in the team's first preseason game. Mallett struggled, however, potentially hurting his trade value. He played just one series in New England's preseason finale, another sign the team still had Mallett on the market.

Now he'll attempt to get on the field with the Texans. It's a much better situation for the 26-year-old former Arkansas star, who no longer has to look up to a living legend on the depth chart. Ryan Fitzpatrick will open the season as Houston's starter, with Case Keenum and rookie Tom Savage also in the mix.

Don't be surprised if Mallett eventually sees game action for a Texans team searching for a passer they can trust.

The "million dollar arm and a ten cent head" critique of Jeff George certainly applies to Ryan Mallett - Garoppolo is like 10x better.

Starting to think the Jags should've just gotten Khalil Mack in the 1st round & just got Garoppolo in the 2nd. Bortles is really good, but I think we could've maximized our options doing it that way.

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Although, Mallet should be the starter in Houston.

That nigga garb.

Its kinda difficult to see someone's true potential if they've never been given a chance to do so.