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Breaking down Texans QB A.J. McCarron's $3 million contract

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The Texans' one-year contract for new backup quarterback A.J. McCarron is mostly guaranteed.

The $3 million for the former Alabama standout and Cincinnati Bengals fifth-round draft pick is divided between a $1.5 million signing bonus and a $1.5 million base salary.

From the $1.5 million salary $1 million is fully guaranteed for skill, injury and salary cap.

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Cut by the Oakland Raiders last week prior to a $3 million roster bonus being due, McCarron played in two games last season and completed 1 of 3 passes for eight yards and no touchdowns.