Early coordinator candidates emerge for Houston Texans HC DeMeco Ryans The next order of business for the new coach is filling out his staff. By Josh Criswell , Former Sports Editor Updated Feb 2 ...

Defensive Coordinator DeMeco Ryans of the San Francisco 49ers talks with linebacker Fred Warner #54 during training camp at SAP Performance Facility on July 31, 2021 in Santa Clara, California.

Lovie Smith, the Texans defensive coordinator and associate head coach, has emerged as a contender for the vacant Houston head coaching position and was interviewed for the vacancy on Sunday night.

The Texans hired former 49ers offensive passing game coordinator Bobby Slowik as offensive coordinator, retained special teams coordinator Frank Ross, hired 49ers defensive quality control coach ...

The Texans have cast a wide net in their coaching search, interviewing eight candidates already, including 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans on Friday and Giants offensive coordinator Mike ...

The Texans have requested interviews with Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon, Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen, Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson ...

49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans has emerged as a top coaching candidate for the Houston Texans, and players have expressed excitement over the potential hire. HOUSTON — The Houston ...

As our 2025 NFL Offensive/Defensive Coordinator Search Tracker shows, the team’s current list of candidates includes: Nick Caley , tight ends coach (Rams): To interview 1/30 Jerrod Johnson ...

JOE LOMBARDI. Current position: Chargers offensive coordinator Interview date: Jan. 15 Age: 50 Coaching experience: Defensive line coach (Dayton), 1996-98; Tight ends and offensive tackles coach ...

After a 'lengthy and very positive' meeting with the Houston Texans, 49ers' defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans canceled a pair of head coaching interviews on Sunday.

Lovie Smith, Texans associate head coach and defensive coordinator Experience: Smith, who reached the Super Bowl with the Bears in 2006, is by far the most experienced coach the Texans have ...