Bill O'Brien
Newly named Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans, center, is presented a jersey by team owner Cal McNair, left, and general manager Nick Caserio, right, during a press conference formally announcing Ryans as the new head coach at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Ryans returns 'home' looking to turn around the Texans

By Kristie Rieken Feb. 02, 2023 07:36 PM EST

FILE - Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien speaks during the Crimson Tide's NCAA college football media day, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Bill O’Brien has agreed to return to the Patriots as their offensive coordinator, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Patriots announce hiring of Bill O'Brien as new OC

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 26, 2023 11:08 AM EST

FILE - Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien speaks during the Crimson Tide's NCAA college football media day, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Bill O’Brien has agreed to return to the Patriots as their offensive coordinator, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
AP source: Bill O'Brien agrees to return as Patriots OC

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 24, 2023 02:38 PM EST

FILE - Houston Texans coach Romeo Crennel talks during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Dec. 27, 2020, in Houston. Crennel announced his retirement Monday, June 6, 2022, ending a 39-year NFL coaching career highlighted by five Super Bowl titles. He spent the past eight seasons with the Texans. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
Romeo Crennel retires after almost 40 years as NFL coach

By Kristie Rieken Jun. 06, 2022 06:41 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels looks on prior to an NFL football game Nov. 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. The Las Vegas Raiders have made a request to interview the Patriots' McDaniels for their head coach opening. A person familiar with the search said Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, the Raiders made the request to speak with McDaniels about filling the void left when Jon Gruden resigned in October. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team was not announcing its candidates. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
AP source: Raiders make request to interview Josh McDaniels

By Josh Dubow Jan. 27, 2022 06:33 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Mike White (5) throws a pass during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. White was mostly unknown to casual football fans before last Sunday, when he stepped in for an injured Zach Wilson. The former Western Kentucky quarterback is now getting his first NFL start, and is relishing the chance to make a name for himself with the Jets. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Jets' White relishing 'pretty freakin' cool' starting QB gig

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 28, 2021 06:43 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
NFL QB youth movement features 13 starters 25 or younger

By Josh Dubow Sep. 08, 2021 02:44 AM EDT

Alabama head coach Nate Oats gives instructions against UCLA in the first half of a Sweet 16 game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Alabama releases contracts for Oats, new football assistants

Mar. 29, 2021 06:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Illinois head coach Lovie Smith walks on the field before an NCAA college football game against Iowa, in Iowa City, Iowa. The Houston Texans have hired Lovie Smith as defensive coordinator, one of many new additions to first-year coach David Culley's staff, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Houston Texans add Lovie Smith as defensive coordinator

Mar. 10, 2021 04:42 PM EST

More Texans turnover: Team president resigns after 20 years

By Kristie Rieken Feb. 10, 2021 12:40 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Texans president Jamey Rootes has resigned after more than 20 years, the team's latest move in an offseason of upheaval. ...

Texans interview Bieniemy, 3 others in coaching search

Jan. 18, 2021 10:09 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans said Monday they had interviewed four more candidates to replace fired coach Bill O'Brien. The Texans...

Houston Texans running back Buddy Howell stretches before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans 1/3/2021

Jan. 03, 2021 03:10 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
A season often in doubt to end on time, no cancellations

By Barry Wilner Jan. 01, 2021 02:58 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is slow to get up after fumbling the football while being hit by Cincinnati Bengals' Sam Hubbard during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Houston. The Bengals won 37-31. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Bad Texans get mad as losing streak extends to 4 games

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 28, 2020 03:53 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone argues a call with side judge Dyrol Prioleau (109) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 24-20. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
On Football: NFL coaching carousel about to start spinning

By Barry Wilner Dec. 25, 2020 02:38 PM EST

Houston Texans running back David Johnson (31) runs against the Indianapolis Colts in the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Second close loss to Colts extends Texans skid to 3 games

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 21, 2020 05:02 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is tackled by Chicago Bears' Kyle Fuller (23) and Danny Trevathan (59) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Watson all by himself as Texans lose 36-7 to Bears

By Jay Cohen Dec. 13, 2020 05:55 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to pass the football during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Chiefs, Steelers top AFC, but plenty of others could contend

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 10, 2020 05:02 AM EST

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones (11) is defended by Houston Texans cornerback Bradley Roby (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Texans' CB Roby suspended 6 games for violating PED policy

Dec. 01, 2020 06:31 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, Jacksonville Jaguars general manager David Caldwell speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Jaguars fired Caldwell on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, after the team’s 10th consecutive loss. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Jaguars fire GM Dave Caldwell following 10th straight loss

By Mark Long Nov. 29, 2020 05:55 PM EST