Romeo Crennel
FILE - New England Patriots inside linebacker coach Jerod Mayo is shown on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots are one of the NFL’s most successful franchises, winning six Super Bowls. But they, like many NFL teams, have a less than impressive record when it comes to hiring minority assistant coaches. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)
Belichick adds minorities to staff after years of lagging

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 10, 2021 10:34 AM EST

Caserio tries to improve Texans without pick in 1st 2 rounds

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 01:28 PM EDT
67. HOUSTON TEXANS (4-12) LAST SEASON: Coach/general manager Bill O’Brien was fired after an 0-4 start and Romeo Crennel took over as...

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

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson walks off the field before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. Star quarterback Deshaun Watson has requested a trade from the Houston Texans, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, because they weren’t authorized to discuss the request publicly. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
AP Source: QB Watson requests trade from Houston Texans

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 28, 2021 11:07 AM EST

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 head coach Romeo Crennel on the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Texans set with QB Watson; most everything else in question

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 04, 2021 08:21 PM EST

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

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt leaves the field after a losing an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Houston. The Bengals won 37-31. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Titans need win over Texans to win AFC South title

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 31, 2020 06:08 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

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) fumbles the football as he is hit by Cincinnati Bengals' Sam Hubbard (94) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Houston. The Bengals recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Frustrated Watt unleashes postgame tirade about effort

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 27, 2020 06:49 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine (34) celebrates after a 46-yard touchdown run against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Bengals beat Texans 37-31 for first road win since 2018

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 27, 2020 04:35 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 wide receiver Chad Hansen (17) celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) n the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Bengals try to build on big win in trip to struggling Texans

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 24, 2020 05:03 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2020, file photo, Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy, left, greets Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Todd Bowles before an NFL football game in Chicago. Bowles has long been regarded as one of the top defensive minds in the game. A Super Bowl champion as a safety in Washington, Bowles has spent the past two decades as a coach in the NFL, including a four-year stint as head coach with the Jets. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Bieniemy, Saleh among minorities in running for top jobs

By Josh Dubow Dec. 23, 2020 10:44 AM EST

Denver Broncos wide receiver Kendall Hinton takes part in drills during an NFL football practice Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Kendall Hinton's QB moment marked in Canton, across the NFL

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 22, 2020 02:17 AM 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

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws against the Houston Texans in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts 12/20/2020

Dec. 20, 2020 01:18 PM EST

The Indianapolis Colts celebrate a touchdown during an NFL game against the Tennessee Titans, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. The Colts defeated the Titans 34-17. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Rivers' revival has Colts surging as Texans rematch looms

By Michael Marot Dec. 17, 2020 04:27 PM EST

Houston Texans' C.J. Prosise (24) is tacked by Chicago Bears' Sherrick McManis (27) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Texans take step back with embarrassing loss to Bears

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 14, 2020 06:52 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