The Texans have given an exclusive-rights tender to running back Arian Foster, the Houston Chronicle reported Wednesday. With just two years of NFL service under his belt, Foster is set to make $480,000 in base salary -- one of the reasons the Texans wanted to place him under contract before the collective bargaining agreement is set to expire Thursday night. The Texans also placed a first-round tender on tight end Owen Daniels and quarterback Matt Leinart while Wide receiver Jacoby Jones, defensive end Mark Anderson and guard Mike Brisiel received a second-round tender. The team placed a third-round tender on offensive tackle Rashad Butler. The Texans decided against offering contracts to strong safety Bernard Pollard, outside linebacker Zac Diles, guard Kasey Studdard and defensive end Tim Bulman and all four will become unrestricted free agents. Source: NFL.com
