The Facts: As expected Monday the Texans matched the offer sheet that the New York Giants extended to Leach, keeping the restricted free-agent fullback in Houston for another season.

Diehards Line:Though Leach was signed as a street free agent after being released from the Packers last September, he quickly proved his worth to the Texans, especially during the last month of the season. Many have attributed Houston ’s success in the run game late last season to be a direct result of Leach’s blocking for Ron Dayne. Texans OC Mike Sherman is in that group and believes that Leach earned a spot on the roster this year with his performance in December last season. ... If nothing else, Leach's return adds some continuity to a backfield in flux with new additions Matt Schaub and Ahman Green.