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Sat, 18 Mar 2006 09:21:07 -0800

Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports free agent QB Tony Banks (Texans) has expressed an interest in joining the Cincinnati Bengals. Banks' agent, Marvin Demoff, said the team has not called him regarding Banks as of Friday, March 17.

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Tue, 28 Feb 2006 17:00:08 -0800

HoustonTexans.com reports the Houston Texans have released QB Tony Banks from the team.

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Sun, 01 Jan 2006 14:54:58 -0800

Houston Texans QB Tony Banks has replaced injured QB David Carr (arm, elbow) at quarterback in the third quarter of the team's Week 17 game.

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Fri, 09 Sep 2005 14:38:22 -0700

Megan Manfull, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans QB Tony Banks (eye) did not practice Friday, Sept. 9 due to an irritation in his eye. Banks is listed as probable for Week 1.

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Wed, 23 Mar 2005 13:02:17 -0800

Updating previous reports, the two-year deal QB Tony Banks signed with the Houston Texans has base salaries of $850,000 (2005) and $850,000 (2006).

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Fri, 18 Mar 2005 12:05:30 -0800

Updating previous reports, the deal QB Tony Banks signed with the Houston Texans is a two-year contract worth $2.5 million, which includes an $800,000 signing bonus.

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Thu, 17 Mar 2005 17:28:47 -0800

The Houston Texans have re-signed free agent QB Tony Banks, reports HoustonTexans.com. Terms of the deal were not released.

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Sat, 22 Jan 2005 21:07:36 -0800

Houston Texans QB Tony Banks is an unrestricted free agent, according to Carter Toole of HoustonTexans.com.

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Wed, 05 Jan 2005 16:29:11 -0800

J. Michael Moore, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans QB Tony Banks (ankle) could undergo minor offseason surgery to repair an ankle injury.

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Wed, 01 Dec 2004 18:02:12 -0800

The Houston Chronicle reports depending on whether Houston Texans QB Tony Banks re-signs to be the backup in the offseason, QB B.J. Symons could enter next summer in a competition for the No. 2 spot behind QB David Carr.

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Wed, 03 Nov 2004 15:42:36 -0800

The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Texans QB Tony Banks worked with the first-team offense Wednesday, Nov. 3, in place of QB David Carr (ankle).

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Tue, 03 Aug 2004 20:49:59 -0700

HoustonTexans.com reports Houston Texans QB Tony Banks (ankle) was limited during practice Tuesday, Aug. 3, because of ankle inflammation.

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Tue, 30 Dec 2003 11:10:57 -0800

Carlton Thompson and Joseph Duarte, of the Houston Chronicle, report Houston Texans QB Tony Banks (hand) had the pins removed from his surgically-repaired right hand on Monday, Dec. 29. Banks said he will begin working out in four to six weeks.

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Wed, 03 Dec 2003 17:04:31 -0800

The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Texans QB Tony Banks (broken hand), who is out for the remainder of the season, was in the team's locker room Wednesday, Dec. 3, and said doctors have told him he'll need two to three months to fully recovery from the injury.

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Tue, 02 Dec 2003 11:01:03 -0800

HoustonTexans.com reports the Houston Texans have placed QB Tony Banks (hand) on injured reserve, officially ending his season.

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Mon, 01 Dec 2003 14:44:26 -0800

The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Texans QB David Carr (shoulder), who entered the Week 13 game after QB Tony Banks (hand) suffered a broken hand, is expected to practice on a limited basis Wednesday, Dec. 3, but will take the majority of the reps with the first-team offense. The team is preparing for Carr to start in Week 14.

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Mon, 01 Dec 2003 09:32:19 -0800

ESPNews reports Houston Texans QB Tony Banks (hand) will miss the rest of the season with a broken hand.

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Sun, 30 Nov 2003 16:48:31 -0800

Updating previous reports, HoustonTexans.com reports Houston Texans head coach Dom Capers said QB Tony Banks (hand) will likely miss the rest of the season after suffering a broken hand in Week 13.

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Sun, 30 Nov 2003 14:49:34 -0800

FOX Sports reports Houston Texans QB Tony Banks (hand) broke a bone in his right hand in Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 30. He did not return to the game.

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Fri, 28 Nov 2003 13:24:42 -0800

The Associated Press reports Houston Texans QB Tony Banks will make his second consecutive start Sunday, Nov. 30, against the Atlanta Falcons. Banks is filling in for injured QB David Carr (shoulder).

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Wed, 26 Nov 2003 14:13:13 -0800

The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Texans QB Tony Banks will make his third start of the season for the Sunday, Nov. 30, game against the Atlanta Falcons.

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Mon, 24 Nov 2003 18:18:26 -0800

The Houston Chronicle reports if Houston Texans QB David Carr (shoulder) is unable to start the Sunday, Nov. 30, game against the Atlanta Falcons, then backup QB Tony Banks would make his third start of the season.

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Thu, 20 Nov 2003 20:26:29 -0800

The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Texans QB David Carr (shoulder) threw for a second straight day in practice Thursday, Nov. 20, and said there has been some improvement to his injured right shoulder. Texans head coach Dom Capers did not rule out Carr being designated the team's No. 3 quarterback Sunday, Nov. 23, against the New England Patriots. Backup QB Tony Banks will make his second consecutive start in Carr's absence.

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Mon, 17 Nov 2003 14:20:48 -0800

The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Texans QB Tony Banks will make his second start of the season in Week 12 against the New England Patriots.

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Mon, 17 Nov 2003 14:13:35 -0800

The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Texans head coach Dom Capers plans to stick with only two quarterbacks, Dave Ragone and Tony Banks, for Week 12.

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Sun, 02 Nov 2003 09:28:18 -0800

Updating previous reports, Houston Texans QB Tony Banks will start in place of injured QB David Carr (ankle) for Week 9.

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Thu, 30 Oct 2003 16:49:32 -0800

The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Texans QB Tony Banks worked with the first-team for a second straight day Thursday, Oct. 30, and is preparing to make his first start in nearly two years.

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Wed, 29 Oct 2003 22:43:57 -0800

The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Texans QB Tony Banks took a majority of the snaps with the first-team offense Wednesday, Oct. 29. Banks will replace starting QB David Carr for the Sunday, Nov. 2, game against the Carolina Panthers. The Texans expect a smooth transition with Banks, who is an accomplished eight-year veteran. Banks led the Texans on two scoring drives Sunday, Oct. 26, against the Indianapolis Colts.

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Mon, 27 Oct 2003 17:30:11 -0800

The Houston Chronicle's Joseph Duarte reports Houston Texans QB Tony Banks is expected to make his first start since the 2001 season finale in Week 9.

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Mon, 13 Oct 2003 16:37:36 -0700

Joseph Duarte, of the Houston Chronicle, reports Houston Texans QB David Carr (shoulder) was shoved hard to the ground by Tennessee Titans DT Albert Haynesworth and briefly had to leave the game Sunday, Oct. 12. He was re-evaluated back in Houston and head coach Dom Capers said doctors determined Carr did not suffer a concussion during the hit. Carr avoided serious after landing on his right shoulder near the sideline and was replaced by backup QB Tony Banks for one play before returning to the game.

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Sat, 29 Mar 2003 09:13:06 -0800

The Houston Chronicle reports the Houston Texans have reached a verbal agreement with free agent QB Tony Banks to return to the team in 2003. Terms of the deal were not immediately available.

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Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:14:48 -0800

The Houston Chronicle reports the Houston Texans are getting closer to re-signing QB Tony Banks.

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Wed, 04 Sep 2002 18:28:41 -0700

HoustonTexans.com reports Houston Texans QB Tony Banks will be the team's No. 2 QB Sunday night. "Tony will be our number two quarterback in the game Sunday night," coach Dom Capers announced. "We've had to accelerate his learning process in terms of the system." QB Mike Quinn is the team's No. 3 QB.

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Fri, 23 Aug 2002 09:58:23 -0700

The Houston Chronicle reports Houston Texans head coach Dom Capers said newly signed QB Tony Banks won’t play in the team’s game this weekend.

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Wed, 21 Aug 2002 16:53:05 -0700

HoustonTexans.com reports the Houston Texans have officially signed QB Tony Banks.

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Tue, 20 Aug 2002 09:01:08 -0700

As an update to previous reports, the Houston Chronicle reports the contract signed by Houston Texans QB Tony Banks is a one-year deal worth $650,000. He is expected to compete for the top backup job behind David Carr.

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Mon, 19 Aug 2002 17:02:05 -0700

ESPN reports the Houston Texans have signed free agent QB Tony Banks (Redskins). Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

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Tue, 23 Jul 2002 21:40:14 -0700

Bart Hubbuch reports for the Florida Times-Union Jacksonville Jaguars coach Tom Coughlin said the team could still sign free agent QB Tony Banks (Redskins) as their No. 2 QB. The team wants him to be healthy before they sign him. Banks had surgery on his passing hand and won't be clear to throw again for at least two weeks.

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Thu, 13 Jun 2002 09:03:11 -0700

Bart Hubbuch, of the Jacksonville Times-Union, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars are the latest team to look at free agent quarterback Charlie Batch (Lions). The Jags need an experienced backup to Mark Brunell since Jonathan Quinn departed as a free agent; apparently Jags coach Tom Coughlin isn’t confident in East Carolina QB David Garrard as a backup because he is only a rookie. Batch joins Tony Banks as the second free agent QB to visit Jacksonville.

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Mon, 27 May 2002 21:23:40 -0700

The Florida Times-Union reports free agent QB Tony Banks (Ravens) had minor surgery on his passing hand last week after he dropped a weight on it and is likely to be in a cast until late June. As noted earlier, the Jacksonville Jaguars have showed some interest in signing him.

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Wed, 15 May 2002 07:56:42 -0700

Updating previous reports, Bart Hubbuch reports for the Florida Times-Union that the Jacksonville Jaguars met with free agent QB Tony Banks (Redskins) last week and could sign him after June 1. The Jaguars, just $121,000 under the salary cap, do not have enough salary cap room at this time to make any additions.

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Fri, 03 May 2002 02:02:42 -0700

Bart Hubbuch, of the Florida Times-Union, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars may consider QB Charlie Batch, of the Detroit Lions, as a possible backup to Mark Brunell. Batch is expected to be released after June 1. The team could also pursue free agent QB Tony Banks (Redskins), as previously reported.

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Sat, 27 Apr 2002 10:33:49 -0700

Bart Hubbuch reports for the Florida Times-Union if Jacksonville Jaguars rookie QB David Garrard struggles in the pre-season, the Jaguars could pursue a veteran QB as a backup to QB Mark Brunell. Free agent Tony Banks (Redskins) is considered an attractive candidate by the Jaguars.

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Fri, 22 Mar 2002 23:37:18 -0800

The Washington Post reports Washington Redskins coach Steve Spurrier invited free agent QB Tony Banks (Redskins) to next week's mini-camp. Spurrier said Friday he has not gotten an answer from Banks, but does not expect him to attend.

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Sat, 02 Mar 2002 21:38:30 -0800

The Washington Post reports the Washington Redskins could still pursue QBs Drew Bledsoe (New England), via trade or Chris Chandler (Atlanta) via free agency to join their team. Coach Steve Spurrier also said he will give newly acquired QB Danny Wuerffel a chance to earn the team's starting job next season. Spurrier said that re-signing free agent QB Tony Banks "hasn't been completely ruled out," but added, "I watched last year's games, and the Redskins weren't very good on offense.

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Tue, 12 Feb 2002 19:25:35 -0800

The Washington Post reports NFL sources said free agent QB Trent Dilfer is interested in signing with the Washington Redskins. It was not clear Tuesday whether the Redskins will pursue Dilfer when the league's free agent market opens March 1. Coach Steve Spurrier said he will invite incumbent starter Tony Banks and veteran backup Kent Graham to the team's first mini-camp next month but does not know if either will attend. The Redskins have reportedly informed QB Jeff George that they will not consider signing him. Agent Michael Sullivan said yesterday that Dilfer probably will be on the market this off-season, looking to start. Sullivan declined to comment when asked about Dilfer's potential interest in the Redskins.

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Mon, 14 Jan 2002 21:32:43 -0800

The Washington Post reports new Washington Redskins coach Steve Spurrier indicated QB Tony Banks will be given the first opportunity to be the Redskins starting quarterback next season. "Tony Banks is our starter," said Spurrier, adding that he just had begun to evaluate the team's players. "He'll get the first opportunity to keep the job."

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Mon, 07 Jan 2002 16:26:51 -0800

Redskins.com reports QB Tony Banks (sprained left knee) will not require surgery to repair the injury. Banks will soon be an unrestricted free agent.

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Mon, 07 Jan 2002 10:43:46 -0800

The Washington Times reports Washington Redskins QB Tony Banks (knee) made it clear on Sunday that he wants to stay with the team. He said he's like someone from the Redskins to contact his agent. However, he said he has no idea if he'll be able to return to the team, noting he's learned nothing is guaranteed in the league.

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Sun, 06 Jan 2002 12:35:20 -0800

Updating an earlier story, Fox Sports reports Washington Redskins QB Tony Banks has suffered sprained ligaments in his left knee. Obviously he is done for the day.

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