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T. J. Houshmandzadeh must feel horrible right about now after letting that football bounce off his chest. 
T.J. Houshmandzadeh with family at a Seattle Seahawks press conference in 2009
Ravens' T.J. Houshmandzadeh 'can't believe' he dropped critical pass
By Sean Leahy, USA TODAY
Baltimore Ravens WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh was dumbfounded by his critical drop that sealed his team's 31-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday.
Ravens QB Joe Flacco targeted Houshmandzadeh on fourth-and-19 on the team's last-gasp attempt to extend the game.
But the ball bounced off of Houshmandzadeh, who was being guarded by Steelers CB William Gay.
"It's unbelievable," Houshmandzadeh said, via the Baltimore Sun. "I can't believe that happened. I would bet every dollar I have that I make that."
Houshmandzadeh signed a $40 million, five-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks in 2009. But Seattle cut him before the start of this season -- while still owing him more than $6 million.
The Ravens signed him to a contract worth $855,000.
Houshmandzadeh had three catches for 38 yards in the loss to the Steelers.
From Ravens' T.J. Houshmandzadeh 'can't believe' he dropped critical pass - The Huddle: Football News from the NFL - USATODAY.com
And a shot from the Ravens loss to the Steelers in Baltimore...
The hand of Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark grabs Baltimore Ravens wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh as cornerback Bryant McFadden tackles him during the first half of their NFL game in Baltimore. The Steelers rallied for a 13-10 victory.
2008 highlights...
2009 highlights...
The Ravens could have used some of this...



T.J. Houshmandzadeh with family at a Seattle Seahawks press conference in 2009
Ravens' T.J. Houshmandzadeh 'can't believe' he dropped critical pass
By Sean Leahy, USA TODAY
Baltimore Ravens WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh was dumbfounded by his critical drop that sealed his team's 31-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday.
Ravens QB Joe Flacco targeted Houshmandzadeh on fourth-and-19 on the team's last-gasp attempt to extend the game.
But the ball bounced off of Houshmandzadeh, who was being guarded by Steelers CB William Gay.
"It's unbelievable," Houshmandzadeh said, via the Baltimore Sun. "I can't believe that happened. I would bet every dollar I have that I make that."
Houshmandzadeh signed a $40 million, five-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks in 2009. But Seattle cut him before the start of this season -- while still owing him more than $6 million.
The Ravens signed him to a contract worth $855,000.
Houshmandzadeh had three catches for 38 yards in the loss to the Steelers.
From Ravens' T.J. Houshmandzadeh 'can't believe' he dropped critical pass - The Huddle: Football News from the NFL - USATODAY.com
And a shot from the Ravens loss to the Steelers in Baltimore...
The hand of Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark grabs Baltimore Ravens wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh as cornerback Bryant McFadden tackles him during the first half of their NFL game in Baltimore. The Steelers rallied for a 13-10 victory.
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2008 highlights...
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2009 highlights...
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The Ravens could have used some of this...
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