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FILE - Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon watches during NFL rookie football minicamp on May 6, 2022, in Philadelphia. The Arizona Cardinals have agreed to hire Gannon to be their next head coach, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Feb. 14. 20243, because the deal hasn’t been completed (AP Photo/Christopher Szagola, File)
Same ol' same ol': No progress for Black head coaches in NFL

By Paul Newberry Feb. 16, 2023 05:00 PM EST

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

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans speaks at a news conference before an NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. The 49ers are scheduled to play the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday in the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Texans hire DeMeco Ryans as head coach

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 31, 2023 05:03 PM EST

Carolina Panthers head coach Steve Wilks watches during the first half an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Column: Six Degrees of Wilks connects dots of NFL racism

By Paul Newberry Jan. 27, 2023 03:10 PM EST

FILE - Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson watches from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Dec. 24, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. The Carolina Panthers have requested permission to interview four different NFL offensive coordinators for their head coaching vacancy, including Johnson, Philadelphia’s Shane Steichen, Buffalo’s Ken Dorsey and New York Giants’ Mike Kafka, according to a person familiar with the situation. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt, File)
Texans interview Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson

Jan. 12, 2023 07:01 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles watches play from the sidelines against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Record 5 1st-year coaches lead teams into NFL postseason

By Josh Dubow Jan. 11, 2023 06:00 AM EST

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith observes a moment of silence with Texans and Indianapolis Colts players before their NFL football game in support of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Texans' Caserio begins search for 3rd coach in three years

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 09, 2023 08:39 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields puts on his helmet during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Clock ticking for Bears with No. 1 pick after brutal season

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 09, 2023 03:19 PM EST

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith watches from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Houston Texans fire coach Lovie Smith after just one season

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 08, 2023 11:25 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday questions a call during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Colts' Saturday awaits coaching decision; Texans fire Smith

By Michael Marot Jan. 08, 2023 06:57 PM EST

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith observes a moment of silence with Texans and Indianapolis Colts players before their NFL football game in support of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Bears get No. 1 pick after Texans rally for win at Indy

By Jay Cohen Jan. 08, 2023 05:11 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger is sacked by Houston Texans safety Jonathan Owens (36) and defensive end Jonathan Greenard during the first half of an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Texans rally for 32-31 win at Indy but lose top draft pick

By Michael Marot Jan. 08, 2023 04:48 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger (4) runs away from New York Giants' Xavier McKinney (29) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Ehlinger gets start as Colts, Texans vie for draft position

By Michael Marot Jan. 05, 2023 04:55 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) is hit by Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre (5) on a run during the first half of an NFL football game in Houston, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Texans revert to terrible play in 31-3 rout by Jaguars

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 02, 2023 02:40 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) works in the pocket against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Jaguars look to snap 9-game skid against Texans on Sunday

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 29, 2022 04:20 PM EST

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) celebrates his touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Texans finally close out game in 19-14 win over Titans

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 26, 2022 05:51 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis (7) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Texans snap 9-game skid by beating skidding Titans 19-14

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 24, 2022 05:04 PM EST

Fans watch teams warm up before an NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the Houston Texans, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Hourlong delay to kickoff forced by cold no issue for Texans

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 24, 2022 12:29 PM EST

Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Titans will try to end skid, stay atop AFC South with Willis

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 22, 2022 09:30 PM EST

Houston Texans running back Royce Freeman (26) is stopped by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay (50) and cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Texans improve, but come up short as skid reaches 9 games

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 19, 2022 05:59 PM EST