An Internet report claiming that the Yankees are negotiating with Drew Henson’s representatives to settle his contract so he can pursue the NFL is premature, according to a Yankee source. The club has not been approached about a settlement, the source added.

That being said, it would certainly not be impossible for the two sides to discuss such a scenario at some point. Based on Henson’s Triple-A performance (last year he hit .234 with 122 strikeouts and 28 errors), the Yankees would likely be open to his pursuing a football career.

The Texans own Henson’s NFL rights.