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Jets ship Derrick Mason to Houston

New York Jets v Houston Texans

HOUSTON - AUGUST 15: Wide receiver Derrick Mason #85 of the New York Jets looks for room to run as inside linebacker Tim Dobbins #91 and cornerback Jason Allen #30 of the Houston Texans position for the tackle at Reliant Stadium on August 15, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

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Only days after he reportedly was benched for running his mouth, receiver Derrick Mason has been shipped to the Texans, according to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle.

Per McClain, the Jets traded Mason to the Texans for a conditional draft choice.

The move caps a surreal series of events in which: (1) the New York Daily News reported that Mason and Santonio Homes and Plaxico Burress complained to coach Rex Ryan about offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer; (2) the Jets issued a statement denying the report not long before kickoff of Sunday’s game against the Patriots; (3) Mason was benched, reportedly for complaining; and (4) Mason denied that he complained.

So now Mason can complain -- or not complain -- and be benched -- or not benched -- in Houston.