NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports the Texans are "pushing to trade" Matt Schaub. Per RapSheet, the Raiders and Browns both "have some interest." It's been known for sometime that Schaub is Oakland's preferred veteran quarterback target, while new Cleveland OC Kyle Shanahan was Schaub's offensive coordinator for two years in Houston. Due to his $10 million base salary in 2014, Schaub has so far proven difficult to trade. The Texans may simply wind up releasing him, but for now they're holding out hope for late-round compensation.

ESPN's Paul Gutierrez reports Matt Schaub is the Raiders top quarterback target, but Mark Sanchez, free agent Josh Freeman, and free agent Michael Vick are also on their list. Two of the four, Schaub and Sanchez, are not even free agents, though that is likely to change in the near future. The list is depressing, but it is even more depressing that each of these signal callers would be an upgrade over the quarterbacks currently on the Raiders' roster. Oakland would be wise to invest in a quarterback early in this year's draft.

The Houston Chronicle believes the Texans will hold onto Matt Schaub "for a while." The presumption is that the Texans will be able to trade Schaub for assets at some point -- even though he was benched in favor of 2012 undrafted free agent Case Keenum last season. It's already been reported that the train wreck that is the Raiders is targeting Schaub as their veteran addition.

The Oakland Tribune reports the Raiders' preferred veteran QB addition is Matt Schaub. Schaub has not yet been released by the Texans, but it's expected to happen soon. Raiders beat writer Jerry McDonald's report suggests Oakland is higher on Schaub than free agent Josh Freeman, with whom OC Greg Olson worked in Tampa Bay. If McDonald's report is accurate, it's not a promising sign for Freeman.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports the Jets are not in the hunt for Matt Schaub. The Texans haven't released Schaub yet, so it's entirely possible he won't even hit the market if the sides are discussing a pay cut. Houston would only save $3.6 million against the cap by cutting him. RapSheet previously reported the Browns and Raiders would have interest in Schaub when/if he is set free.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports the Browns, Raiders and Jets would be interested in Matt Schaub "if (when)" he is released. There are rumblings the Texans are considering keeping Schaub, but he is most likely gone. The lack of available talent could give Schaub a shot to start in 2014, but he will more likely find himself in a back up role next season. Houston could save $3.6 million against the 2014 cap by releasing Schaub.

The Houston Chronicle's John McClain reports the Texans have been "thinking about" keeping Matt Schaub, but that he'd be "stunned" if they do. McClain is Mr. Texan, so even an off-handed tweet on the matter is worth passing along. We'd be stunned, as well, while McClain talks as if it's a certainty that Houston will select a quarterback at No. 1 overall. According to McClain, the Texans may sign two veteran backups to mentor their first-rounder.

A source tells the Daily News that Matt Schaub is not interested in being Geno Smith's backup. Schaub is expected to be released by the Texans shortly. He likely fancies himself as a 2014 starter somewhere, so he doesn't want to put the word out that he'd be OK with backing up a turnover-prone second-year man like Smith. But once teams get through their evaluations, we suspect Schaub will lack for shots at starting gigs. Even a desperate team like the Raiders should aim higher.

ESPN New York reports the Jets "could check into the availability" of Matt Schaub. Schaub is a near-lock to be released by the Texans, saving Houston $4 million against the 2014 cap. The Jets are in the market for a veteran to compete with Geno Smith this summer and have been linked to Michael Vick and now Schaub. Schaub has also been connected to the Raiders and shouldn't command more than $3-4 million annually on a backup-caliber contract.

National Football Post's Len Pasquarelli passes along "scuttlebutt" that the Raiders may pursue Matt Schaub once the Texans release him. Schaub's release is a mere formality, as he's owed $11 million in 2014 salary and bonuses and isn't worth half that much. He could command $3-4 million annually on a backup-caliber deal. Per Pasquarelli, Schaub "has some fans in the organization." We hope the Raiders wouldn't be counting on Schaub to start.