Baltimore Ravens Derrick Mason celebrates with T.J. Houshmandzadeh after he scored on a pass reception in the second quarter of their NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, Ohio December 26, 2010.REUTERS/Aaron Josefczyk (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

New Orleans Saints' cornerback Leigh Torrence (R) breaks up a pass in the end zone that was intended for Baltimore Ravens' wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh during the fourth quarter of their NFL football game in Baltimore December 19, 2010. REUTERS/Joe Giza (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (84) is tackled from behind by E.J. Biggers, cornerback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after catching a pass from quarterback Joe Flacco (not shown) in the first quarter of their NFL football game in Baltimore, Maryland November 28, 2010. REUTERS/Joe Giza (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (L) celebrates a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers with wide receiver Derrick Mason during an NFL football game in Charlotte, North Carolina November 21, 2010. REUTERS/Chris Keane (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh celebrates a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game in Charlotte, North Carolina November 21, 2010. REUTERS/Chris Keane (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (84) catches a touchdown pass against Carolina Panthers cornerback Richard Marshall (31) during an NFL football game in Charlotte, North Carolina November 21, 2010. REUTERS/Chris Keane (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (L) catches a touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game in Charlotte, North Carolina November 21, 2010. REUTERS/Chris Keane (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (84) can't make the catch under pressure from Cincinnati Bengals' Adam Jones (24) during the first half of their NFL football game Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, September 19, 2010. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars on a pass from quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, during the second quarter of their NFL football game in Seattle, Washington, October 11, 2009. REUTERS/Robert Sorbo (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (front) is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Rashean Mathis after catching a pass from quarterback Matt Hasselbeck during the first quarter of their NFL football game in Seattle, Washington, October 11, 2009. REUTERS/Robert Sorbo (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Seattle Seahawks T.J. Houshmandzadeh (84) catches a pass in front of San Francisco 49ers Michael Lewis in the first half of NFL football game action in San Francisco, California, September 20, 2009. REUTERS/Kim White (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL) 

St. Louis Rams safety James Butler (L) intercepts a pass in the end zone meant for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (C) during the first quarter of their NFL football game in Seattle, Washington, September 13, 2009. REUTERS/Robert Sorbo (UNITED STATES SPORT FOOTBALL) 

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (L) battles pressure from Philadelphia Eagles' Stewart Bradley (55) during the first half of their NFL football game in Cincinnati, Ohio November 16, 2008. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES) 

Cincinnati Bengals wide reciever T.J. Houshmandzadeh (84) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles' Stewart Bradley (55) and Asante Samuel (22) during the first half of their NFL football game in Cincinnati, Ohio, November 16, 2008. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES) 

Dallas Cowboys Orlando Scandrick (L) breaks up a pass to Cincinnati Bengals T.J. Houshmandzadeh (R) during the first half of NFL football action in Irving, Texas October 5, 2008. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi (UNITED STATES) 

AFC wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (L) of the Cincinnati Bengals scores a touchdown in front of NFC Minnesota Vikings strong safety Darren Sharper during the first quarter of the NFL Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii February 10, 2008. REUTERS/Hugh Gentry (UNITED STATES) 

Cincinnati Bengals T.J. Houshmandzadeh (C) is pulled down by San Francisco 49ers Michael Lewis (32) and Mark Roman in the first half of their NFL football game in San Francisco, California, December 15, 2007. REUTERS/Kimberly White (UNITED STATES) 

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (84) breaks free from the Tennessee Titans defense during the first quarter of their NFL game in Cincinnati, November 25, 2007. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES) 

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (L) fights to break free from Pittsburgh Steelers' Ike Taylor (R) during the second quarter of their NFL game in Cincinnati, October 28, 2007. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES) 

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis (R) talks with wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (84) during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers in their NFL game in Cincinnati, October 28, 2007. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES) 

Cincinnati Bengals T.J. Houshmandzadeh (84) fights to break free from New England patriots' Asante Samuel (22) during the second quarter of their NFL game in Cincinnati, October 1, 2007. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES) 

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T. J. Houshmmandzadeh (84) catches a touchdown pass in front of Cleveland Browns Sean Jones in the second quarter of their NFL game in Cleveland, Ohio, September 16, 2007.REUTERS/Ron Kuntz (UNITED STATES) 

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (top) celebrates with Andrew Whitworth (bottom) after catching a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter of play against the Baltimore Ravens in their NFL football game at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, September 10, 2007 REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES) 

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (84) fights to break free from Indianapolis Colts' Edgerton Hartwell (56) during the first quarter in their NFL preseason game at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, August 31, 2007. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES) 

NFL player T.J. Houshmandzadeh of the Cincinnati Bengals and his wife Kaci arrive at a launch party for the Air Jordan XX2 shoe line at the MGM Grand Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada February 16, 2007. REUTERS/Steve Marcus (UNITED STATES) 

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (84) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts' Gary Brackett (58) and Dexter Reid during the third quarter of play in their NFL football game at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana, December 18, 2006. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES) 

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (84) breaks free from Oakland Raiders' Stuart Schweigert (30) during the third quarter of play in their NFL football game at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, December 10, 2006. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES) 

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (R) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens' Aubrayo Franklin during the third quarter of play in their NFL football game at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, November 30, 2006. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES) 

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis celebrates after a T.J. Houshmandzadeh touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the third quarter of their NFL football game in Cincinnati, Ohio November 30, 2006. REUTERS/Matt Sullivan (UNITED STATES) 

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the third quarter of their NFL football game in Cincinnati, Ohio November 30, 2006. REUTERS/Matt Sullivan (UNITED STATES) 

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (R) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens' Corey Ivy during the first quarter of play in their NFL football game in Cincinnati, Ohio November 30, 2006. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES) 

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (R) breaks free from San Diego Chargers Drayton Florence during the first quarter of play in their NFL football game at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, November 12, 2006. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES) 

Baltimore Ravens Samari Rolle runs the ball past Cincinnati Bengals T.J. Houshmandzadeh (L) and Andrew Whitworth (R) after intercepting a pass meant for Bengals' Chad Johnson during the first quarter of their NFL game in Baltimore, Maryland November 5, 2006. Rolle pass to Ravens' Ed Reed who scored a touchdown on the play. REUTERS/Gary Cameron (UNITED STATES) 

Baltimore Ravens Ed Reed (20) cannot block a 26 yd touchdown pass for Cincinnati Bengals T.J. Houshmandzadeh (84) from Bengals Carson Palmer during second quarter of their NFL game in Baltimore, Maryland on November 5, 2006. REUTERS/Joe Giza (UNITED STATES) 

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (R) makes a catch under pressure from Atlanta Falcons Chris Crocker (25) and Michael Boley (59) during the second quarter of play in their NFL football game in Cincinnati, Ohio October 29, 2006. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES) 

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T. J. Houshmandzadeh (top) leaps into the arms of teammate Eric Steinbach as he celebrates his second quarter touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a NFL game in Tampa, Florida October 15, 2006. REUTERS/ Pierre Ducharme (UNITED STATES) 

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T. J. Houshmandzadeh (R) makes a touchdown reception as Tampa Bay Buccaneer Tony James tries to defend in the second quarter at their NFL game in Tampa, Florida, October 15, 2006. REUTERS/Pierre Ducharme (UNITED STATES) 

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T. J. Houshmandzadeh (R) makes the catch for the touchdown as Tampa Bay Buccaneer Tony James tries to defend in the second quarter of their NFL game in Tampa, Florida, October 15, 2006. REUTERS/Charles W Luzier (UNITED STATES) 

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (84) fights to breaks free from New England Patriots' Hank Poteat (32) during the second quarter of play in their NFL football game at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, October 1, 2006. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES) 

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (84) is tackled by New England Patriots' Chad Scott (30) and Artrell Hawkins (25) during the second quarter of play in their NFL football game at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, October 1, 2006. REUTERS/John Sommers II (UNITED STATES) 

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis (L) congratulates his team after T.J. Houshmandzadeh scored against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter of their NFL game in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania September 24, 2006. REUTERS/Jason Cohn (UNITED STATES) 

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T. J. Houshmandzadeh heads towards the Bengals bench after scoring a touchdown during the first half of their NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan December 18, 2005. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook 

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (84) fights to break free from Cleveland Browns' Daylon McCutcheon (33) and Ray Mickens during the second quarter of play at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati December 11, 2005. REUTERS/John Sommers II 

Pittsburgh Steelers' Deshea Townsend (26) tackles Cincinnati Bengals' T.J. Houshmandzadeh (84) in the end zone in the second quarter of NFL action in Pittsburgh December 4, 2005. REUTERS/Jason Cohn 

Cincinnati Bengals wide receivers T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Tab Perry, and Chad Johnson (L-R) celebrate a touchdown by Perry in the third quarter of their NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore, Maryland November 6, 2005. Perry took a handoff from quarterback Carson Palmer and ran the ball in from eight yards out for the score. The Bengals defeated the Ravens 21-9. REUTERS/Joe Giza 

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (C) breaks free from Green Bay Packers' Mark Roman (L) and Mike Hawkins (R) for the touchdown during the second quarter of play at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, October 30, 2005. The Bengals won 21-14. REUTERS/John Sommers II 

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (L) celebrates his eight yard touchdown catch from quarterback Carson Palmer with teammate Kelley Washington (R) during the second quarter of play against the Green Bay Packers at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, October 30, 2005. The Bengals won 21-14. REUTERS/John Sommers II 

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (R) fights to break free from Houston Texans' Dunta Robinson during the fourth quarter of their NFL game at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, October 2, 2005. The Bengals won 16-10 to go 4-0 on the season. REUTERS/John Sommers II 

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (84) is tackled from behind by Minnesota Vikings' Fred Smoot (27) as he fights for extra yardage during the first quarter of play at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati September 18, 2005. REUTERS/John Sommers II JPSII/NL 

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jon Kitna (L) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to the Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh, during the second quarter of NFL action against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia, January 2, 2005. REUTERS/Tim Shaffer TMS 

New England Patriots' cornerback Asante Samuel (L) steps in front of Cincinnati Bengals' wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh for an interception in second quarter of their NFL game in Foxboro, Massachusetts December 12, 2004. Samuel returned the interception for a touchdown. REUTERS/Brian Snyder BS 

Cincinnati Bengals receiver T.J Houshmandzadeh (L) has a passed ball knocked away by Denver Broncos defender Willie Middlebrook, during the first quarter of their NFL game in Cincinnati, October 25, 2004. Middlebrook was called for the pass interference on the play. REUTERS/ John Sommers II JPSII/GN 

Cincinnati Bengals fullback Nicolas Luchey (R) celebrates his one-yard
touchdown run in the end zone as teammate T.J. Houshmandzadeh (L) looks
on during the fourth quarter of play against the New Orleans Saints at
Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, December 22, 2002. The Bengals won
their first home game of the season by upseting the Saints 20-13.
REUTERS/ John Sommers II

JPSII 

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback DeWayne Washington (R) breaks up a pass
to Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh in the first
quarter in Pittsburgh on November 24, 2002. REUTERS/Jason Cohn

JC/ME 

Cincinnati Bengals' T. J. Houshmandzadeh runs a punt return back for 86
yards as Ryan Kuehl of the Cleveland Browns gives chase during the
fourth quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium, November 25, 2001. The
Browns won, 18-0. REUTERS/Ron Kuntz

RK/HB