Houston Texans sign former BYU quarterback John Beck - Salt Lake Tribune

This is a 2009 photo of John Beck of the Baltimore Ravens NFL football team. This image reflects the Baltimore Ravens active roster as of Tuesday, June 29, 2010. (AP Photo)

NFL notes » Veteran will compete to back up starter Schaub.

The Houston Texans have signed veteran free-agent quarterback John Beck.

Beck, a former BYU quarterback, spent the past two years with the Washington Redskins. He appeared four games with three starts last season, throwing for 858 yards and two touchdowns with four interceptions.

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The 30-year-old Beck was with the Ravens in 2009 and the Miami Dolphins the two seasons before that. He started four games for the Dolphins in 2007, throwing for 559 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions.

Beck will join T.J. Yates and rookie Case Keenum in the competition to be Matt Schaub’s backup.

Young joins Bills

The Buffalo Bills have agreed to a one-year contract to sign free agent quarterback Vince Young, providing them an established backup and a bona fide threat in their wildcat formations. The Bills announced the deal on Friday, a little over a week after 2006 NFL offensive rookie of the year worked out for the team at its facility.

General manager Buddy Nix said the addition of Young will create more competition at the backup spot behind starter Ryan Fitzpatrick. Young will compete with returning backup Tyler Thigpen for the No. 2 position.

Browns DT injured

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Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Phil Taylor needs surgery to repair a torn chest muscle and will be sidelined for months. Taylor tore his left pectoral muscle on Thursday lifting weights. Browns coach Pat Shurmur said Taylor, who started all 16 games as a rookie last season, will have an operation next week.

Seau mourned

OCEANSIDE, Calif. • Junior Seau has been buried in his hometown after a private funeral.

Members of Seau’s family and former teammates, including LaDainian Tomlinson, were among those packing a church for the funeral, followed by burial at Eternal Hills cemetery.

Seau committed suicide on May 2 at his Oceanside home. He played parts of 20 seasons in the NFL, with the San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots.

On Friday evening, up to 60,000 fans were expected at a public memorial service at Qualcomm Stadium, where Seau starred for 13 seasons with the Chargers.

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