In college basketball, the scene of an African-American coach cutting down nets to celebrate a national title is nothing new.

DeMeco Ryans was in high school when a coach told him if he wanted to make a career out of football, he’d have to show great energy on every single snap.

Texans owners happy with progress of team

Coach to call the defense

Quarterback, offensive tackle, two safeties named team captains

Matt Burke is calling the plays

Texans coach to run the defense in tandem with defensive coordinator Matt Burke

Texans one of four teams not picked to be on prime-time television this season

The Texans have the sixth-easiest NFL schedule as their opponents finished a combined 103-133-1 last season, a 43.4 winning percentage.

Veteran running back coach Danny Barrett originally joined the Texans five years ago as part of coach Bill O’Brien’s coaching staff.

After completing the latest round of coaching hires, the NFL won’t look any different on the sidelines in 2023.

The Texans hired former Cleveland Browns defensive line coach Chris Kiffin to coach the linebackers and retained defensive line Jacques Cesaire, according to league sources.

The Texans aren’t retaining offensive line coach George Warhop, moving on from the veteran assistant coach Saturday, according to league sources.

The arrival of new head coach DeMeco Ryans, an elite defensive strategist with an ultra-successful background as a Pro Bowl linebacker and defensive coordinator of the NFL’s top-ranked defense, is creating excitement inside the Texans’ locker room.

DeMeco Ryans has been hired as coach of the Houston Texans, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

Dameon Pierce thrived as an NFL rookie as an instant hit and emerged as the most dangerous weapon on the offense and arguably the top player on the team besides Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil.

Coaching changes paid off in a big way for several teams this season.

Lovie Smith has been fired as coach of the Houston Texans on Sunday night after just one season where the team went 3-13-1. Now, the Texans are seeking his replacement

Thanks to an old friend, the Chicago Bears are on the clock for the NFL draft.

In a dramatic comeback, in a game meaningless except for pride and prime draft position, the Texans managed to defeat the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.

The Texans’ revolving door of head coaches has spun around for the third year in a row.

Sam Ehlinger’s wild, season-long ride will add one more twist Sunday.

Happy New Year to everyone, and now that we have turned the page to 2023, we are only days away from this Texans season finally coming to an end. It’s been rough, hasn’t it?

In a somber, emotional tone, Texans coach Lovie Smith shared his feelings and the emotions of his players in the wake of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s life-threatening cardiac arrest Monday night.

Jalen Pitre instinctively finds the football, tracking the direction of a play smoothly and decisively.

In a season filled with mighty struggles, narrow losses and little to lean into beyond the bigger picture of a pivotal offseason, the Texans do have some goals remaining this season.

The Houston Texans haven’t had much success against anyone over the last three seasons.

Brandin Cooks convincingly sold the route, establishing position in the corner of the Tennessee Titans’ end zone and elevating over former Houston Texans starting defensive back Lonnie Johnson Jr.

Davis Mills threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Brandin Cooks with 2:52 left, and the Houston Texans snapped a nine-game skid by beating the sliding Tennessee Titans 19-14.

Derrick Henry busted through an arm tackle attempt from defensive tackle Thomas Booker, loped past safety Jalen Pitre when he whiffed as he dove at his cleats and accelerated away from defensive backs Tavierre Thomas and Desmond King on his pathway to the end zone.

Houston coach Lovie Smith took a nap.

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Davis Mills took off on a scramble, hoping to replicate his success running the football from earlier in the game when he took off for a rare touchdown run.

The Texans are signing veteran quarterback Jeff Driskel to their active roster from their practice squad, according to league sources.

Jeff Driskel delivered a quick play-action fake, rolled out to his right and lobbed a perfect spiral to leaping wide receiver Amari Rodgers for a touchdown pass.

While running through drills with his teammates, Texans veteran defensive end Jonathan Greenard had a smile on his face.

The Texans are making another change at quarterback, going back to Davis Mills as their starter for Sunday’s road game against the Dallas Cowboys, according to league sources.

As dire as the Texans’ quarterback situation has become, with a lot of uncertainty at the most important position in the game, that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re going to make a desperate move.

It’s unclear what would get Houston’s embarrassing passing game going.

Josh McCown played quarterback for 12 teams across nearly two decades in the NFL, and learned a different offense almost every season.

When Deshaun Watson returns to the field Sunday, it will be in the same stadium where he played his last game 700 days ago.

Texans rookie cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. remains sidelined with a strained hamstring that has prevented him from playing the past two games that is expected to sideline him again Sunday against the Cleveland Browns.

Hello to all of you KPRC 2′ers, this is Sports Director Randy McIlvoy checking in with this week’s Texans newsletter. Hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. I wish we had better news this week on our local NFL squad.

Deshaun Watson is set to return from an 11-game NFL suspension following sexual misconduct allegations when the Cleveland Browns visit the Houston Texans on Sunday.

Kyle Allen is officially the Texans’ new starting quarterback heading into Sunday’s road game against the Miami Dolphins.

Texans rookie cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. is set to miss his second consecutive game due to a strained hamstring.

In a blink, with a deep spiral heaved and a sprint behind the secondary, there’s another deep strike. Yet another touchdown pass for one of the most dynamic offenses in the league.

Texans coach Lovie Smith repeatedly declined to name a starting quarterback between regular starter Davis Mills and backup Kyle Allen heading into Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins, citing competitive advantage.

Texans rookie cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. is still dealing with a “mild hamstring strain,” according to coach Lovie Smith.

Texans coach Lovie Smith was noncommittal Monday on having Davis Mills remain the starting quarterback and foreshadowed potential change at the position one day after indicating the former third-round draft pick from Stanford wasn’t being replaced.

Davis Mills stared down his primary read, his eyes revealing his intentions and the path of the football intended for wide receiver Brandin Cooks.

Taylor Heinicke threw for 191 yards, Kendall Fuller returned an interception for a touchdown, and the Washington Commanders rolled to a 23-10 win over the hapless Houston Texans.

Hello, Chancellor Johnson writing to you this week. We’re past the halfway mark of the NFL season and going into today’s game, the Texans sit at 1-7-1. This weekend, they’re back at NRG stadium with a date against another NFC East opponent the Washington Commanders.

Texans standout rookie cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. hasn’t practiced the past two days due to a hamstring injury, increasingly the likelihood that he’ll miss Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders.

The fine line between risk versus reward is one that Texans quarterback Davis Mills needs to walk more carefully.

Jalen Pitre had the right instincts, the right idea and more than enough speed to make a potential impactful play during a prime opportunity to deliver an open-field tackle.

As the Texans began practice Wednesday morning, their new running back wasn’t with his teammates on their indoor field.

Texans quarterback Davis Mills uncorked a costly lob intended for wide receiver Phillip Dorsett in the fourth quarter in an obvious attempt to try to put the points back on the scoreboard nullified by a penalty on the previous play.

Texans quarterback Davis Mills uncorked a costly lob intended for wide receiver Phillip Dorsett in the fourth quarter in an obvious attempt to try to put the points back on the scoreboard nullified by a penalty on the previous play.

An annual diversity study has found the NFL posted significant gains in hiring women for positions in coaching, front offices and league headquarters.

An annual diversity study has found the NFL posted significant gains in hiring women for positions in coaching, front offices and league headquarters.

Tavierre Thomas endured a slow burn during his months on injured reserve, biding his time until he had fully recovered from a strained quadriceps suffered during training camp.

There has already been two coaching changes halfway through the NFL season with Indianapolis firing Frank Reich this week four weeks after Carolina did the same to Matt Rhule.

Now that veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks has rejoined the Texans after missing a game for personal reasons due to his displeasure at not being traded at the NFL deadline, there’s a matter of next steps for him and the organization.

In a nod of respect toward his friend, Dusty Baker, and the world champion Astros, Texans coach Lovie Smith saluted the veteran manager on earning his first World Series title.

Tavierre Thomas’ return from a quadriceps injury did more than provide the defense and special teams with an experienced defensive back.

Texans veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks’ dispute with the team got some resolution Friday, according to coach Lovie Smith.

Texans veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks’ unresolved dispute with the team could end as soon as Friday, according to coach Lovie Smith.

Jaleel Johnson busted into the Tennessee Titans' backfield Sunday afternoon, sacking rookie quarterback Maliek Willis.

Veteran Texans defensive tackle Maliek Collins and wide receiver Nico Collins remain sidelined, and both key players are not slated to return for a Thursday night game against the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles.

Veteran linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill was officially cut Thursday one day after he requested to be released from the roster.

Veteran linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill is being cut by the Texans at his request, according to a league source.

Texans starting defensive tackle Maliek Collins isn't practicing Wednesday along with wide receiver Nico Collins.

Christian Harris wasn’t standing around while he was shedding rust accumulated since he strained his hamstring during training camp.

The Houston Texans followed up their only win of the season with their most lopsided loss.

It was a painful loss, literally, for the Texans to the Las Vegas Raiders.

Texans veteran wide receiver Chris Moore returned to practice Thursday morning, participating fully after missing a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars due to a hip injury.

Lovie Smith reflected in greater detail on former executive vice president of football operations Jack Easterby, characterizing the parting of ways as a divorce.

Texans wide receiver Nico Collins, an emerging downfield target for quarterback Davis Mills, ran routes Wednesday morning and was officially a limited participant due to Achilles and wrist injuries.

The Houston Texans have parted ways with executive vice president of football operations Jack Easterby.

With just one win after five games, the Houston Texans appear destined for a third straight dismal season.

Elevating over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell, Nico Collins exploited the size mismatch with his superior leaping ability to deliver an acrobatic sideline catch.

Garret Wallow adeptly read the play, sprinting untouched into the Jacksonville Jaguars’ backfield to tackle running back Travis Etienne Jr. for a loss.

Lovie Smith had repeatedly preached patience, and staying the course. The Texans’ first-year coach had even recited his glass half full philosophy, emphasizing positives that were often hard to see during a losing streak.

Veteran defensive end Mario Addison is active against the Jacksonville Jaguars after being activated to the 53-man roster from injured reserve-designated for return.

The Texans are activating veteran defensive end Mario Addison to the 53-man roster after designating him for return from injured reserve, according to a league source.

Texans rookie cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., the third overall pick of the draft, was upgraded to full participation in practice Thursday as he continues to adapt to playing with a brace on his injured left arm.

Texans rookie cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., the third overall pick of the draft, was upgraded to full participation in practice Thursday as he continues to adapt to playing with a brace on his injured left arm.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are on a streak of streaks.

Texans rookie cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., the third overall pick of the draft, isn't practicing Wednesday and has a brace on his left arm.

Texans veteran defensive end Mario Addison is being designated for return from injured reserve this week, launching a 21-day practice window to be returned to the active roster.

Texans coach Lovie Smith was unequivocal and firm in his stance Monday regarding struggling quarterback Davis Mills.

Instead of unraveling late in the game during another epic collapse, as they have already done three times this season, the winless Texans’ latest defeat took a different path toward an identical outcome.

Rookie Dameon Pierce’s strong start is one of the few bright spots in what’s already become another dismal season for the winless Houston Texans.

Justin Herbert threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns and Austin Ekeler scored three times as the Los Angeles Chargers built a big early lead and held on for a 34-24 win over the Houston Texans.

The Houston Texans are working out running backs Abram Smith and Ty’Son Williams, according to league sources not authorized to speak publicly.

Standing inside the visitor’s locker room, rookie running back Dameon Pierce summed up the exasperated mood surrounding the Texans.

Bulldozed and trampled by the Chicago Bears on Sunday, the Texans’ shaky defense displayed shoddy tackling, substandard pursuit angles, and alignment issues.

Texans veteran center Justin Britt was placed on the reserve-non-football illness list.

Derek Stingley Jr. was tested early and often Sunday by Denver Broncos veteran quarterback Russell Wilson.