Green's numbers add up for single mom

When running back Ahman Green left the Packers during the offseason and signed with the Houston Texans, he wanted to keep his No. 30.

Just one problem. Texans safety Jason Simmons already had it. He'd had it for five seasons.

Green was willing to pay for the number, but Simmons had another idea. He was willing to give up the number, but wanted to use Green's money to buy a home in Houston for a single parent who needed one.

So Green ponied up $20,000. Simmons tossed in $5,000. Texans owner Bob McNair matched their money.

It went to buy a house for Regina Foster, 37, a mortgage broker whose 7-year-old son, Reggie, is profoundly autistic.

For the rest of the story, read Greg Garber's column on ESPN.com, then watch his video report on "Sunday Countdown" at 10 a.m. Sunday on ESPN.

-- Jeff Ash, jash@greenbaypressgazette.com