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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Andy Dalton threw a touchdown pass on his only possession in his debut with New Orleans, but the Saints fell to the Houston Texans 17-13 Saturday night after a touchdown in the final minute in the preseason opener for both teams.

Houston Texans rookie receiver John Metchie III, who announced Sunday that he’d likely miss the season after being diagnosed with leukemia, addressed the team in a video before it started preparations for the season.

The Houston Texans selected Baylor safety Jalen Pitre in the second round with the 37th pick in the NFL draft Friday night, further bolstering their secondary after taking LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. with the third overall pick.

To ensure more opportunities for diverse candidates, the NFL has added requirements on the hiring of offensive assistant coaches, and women in general.

Brian Flores is back in the NFL.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and a few team owners and executives met with civil rights leaders who urged the league to make drastic changes to its hiring practices to improve diversity in leadership positions.

A group of civil rights leaders called for replacing the Rooney Rule in a meeting Monday with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

Lovie Smith has been hired as the new head coach of the Houston Texans.

The Houston Texans are in talks with assistant coach Lovie Smith for their head coaching vacancy, a person familiar with the meetings told The Associated Press.

The NFL has taken several steps to improve diversity among leadership positions, yet Mike Tomlin is the only Black head coach after Brian Flores and David Culley were fired this week.

Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio says it was his decision to fire head coach David Culley after just one season.

Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio says it was his decision to fire head coach David Culley after just one season.

5 things for Houstonians to know for Friday, Jan. 14

Randy McIlvoy and Ari Alexander of KPRC 2's Sports team share their thoughts on the Houston Texans firing head coach David Culley after one season.

The Houston Texans have fired coach David Culley after just one season.

The Houston Texans are firing head coach David Culley after one season, KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy has confirmed.

Will the David Culley era as Houston Texans head coach be over after one season? It's uncertain right now after the Texans finished their first regular season under Culley with a 4-13 record.

NFL executive Troy Vincent hopes hiring minority candidates becomes so common that the Rooney Rule is unnecessary.

The Houston Texans had 16 players on the COVID-19 list this week, to the point that it was tough to keep up with who was on the field Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Rookie Davis Mills will start Sunday against Seattle, as well as the remainder of the season, according to head coach David Culley.

Following a string of abysmal offensive performances, the Houston Texans have made a change at starting quarterback, with rookie Davis Mills now taking the helm going forward, starting with this Sunday’s game against Seattle.

One year ago, Zach Cunningham led the Houston Texans and the entire league in tackles. On Wednesday, he was waived by the Texans.

Jonathan Taylor ran for 143 yards and two touchdowns and the Indianapolis Colts rolled to an easy 31-0 win over the hapless Houston Texans on Sunday.

Houston Texans veteran safety Justin Reid will be back on the field this Sunday when the team plays the Indianpolis Colts, head coach David Culley said on Wednesday.

The Houston Texans canceled practice and all in-person activities Wednesday on the advice of their medical team because some players weren’t feeling well.

The Texans were missing a key piece of their defense as they fell to the New York Jets on Sunday, 21-14.

Houston Texans head coach David Culley has been blessed with having a lot of good cooks in the family, but right now he says there’s no better cook than his wife.

In one of the biggest upsets of this NFL season, the Houston Texans stunned the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, winning 22-13.

The Dolphins snapped a seven-game losing streak, beating the Texans 17-9 in what could be described as a sloppy game between the two teams.

The Houston Texans will finally have their season’s original starting quarterback back under center for the team’s upcoming Week 9 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.

The final score of 38-22 doesn’t seem too dramatic, but for the first three quarters of Sunday’s game, the Texans seemed lifeless.

Tyrod Taylor returned to practice this week, but will not start Sunday, according to head coach David Culley.

Houston had Kyler Murray holding his head after big hits, shaking it after tripping him up several times.

The entire Arizona Cardinals team will have plenty of motivation on Sunday, trying to improve to 7-0 for the first time since 1974 by beating the Houston Texans.

The Texans have released veteran Whitney Mercilus.

Seahawks linebacker Darrell Taylor had movement in all of his extremities after leaving Seattle’s game Sunday night against Pittsburgh late in the fourth quarter on a stretcher with an unspecified injury.

Houston quarterback Tyrod Taylor isn’t ready to come off injured reserve, and left tackle Laremy Tunsil will have thumb surgery and is expected to be out at least a month.

Houston quarterback Davis Mills tied a franchise record by throwing four interceptions last week.

In the wake of Davis Mills' not-so-great performance in Sunday's historic Houston Texans loss, head coach David Culley said Monday it still may be a few more weeks before starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor can return to the lineup.

According to David Culley, not even a legend could have helped the Texans’ offense in Buffalo.

Sports fans dream of having a franchise quarterback, because it obviously changes everything. Notably, your chances of winning at a high level.

Rookie Davis Mills will start at quarterback for the Houston Texans on Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers with Tyrod Taylor out with a hamstring injury.

Houston quarterback Tyrod Taylor is day to day with a hamstring injury as the Texans face a quick turnaround with a Thursday night game against Carolina.

Here are things to know for Monday, September 20:

One day after saying “we’ll have to see” in response to a question regarding Deshaun Watson’s status heading into the Houston Texans’ next game, head coach David Culley started his Monday press availability by being definitive: Watson will be deactivated this week and will not play in Thursday’s game against Carolina.

Tyrod Taylor threw for 291 yards and two touchdowns filling in for Deshaun Watson to lead the Houston Texans to a 37-21 win over Trevor Lawrence and the mistake-prone Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Houston Texans started off their regular season in dominating fashion.

Houston Texans head coach David Culley has been hesitant to name starters thus far, but on Monday, he made it official for at least one position: Tyrod Taylor will be his starting quarterback.

Cooper Rush’s days as the backup to Dak Prescott in Dallas might not be over.

The Texans are off Friday as they head to Dallas for their second preseason game on Saturday.

After a successful preseason game in Green Bay, the Texans returned to practice Monday. The rain and lightning pushed practice inside.

Before last Saturday’s preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers, Laremy Tunsil was one of four Houston Texans placed on the team’s reserve/COVID-19 list.

Hello football fans! KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy here with a breakdown of game one of the David Culley era! Yes it was only a preseason win in Green Bay over the Packers, but it’s a start and a much better one than Bill O’Brien had when he took over.

Mills embracing guidance from quarterback group as he preps for debut in Green Bay

The Texans travel to Green Bay to play the Packers did their first preseason game this Saturday. GM nick Caserio told sports radio 610 it’s “unlikely” Watson will travel with the team.

Deshaun Watson returned to practice with the Houston Texans after not taking part in workouts for almost a week.

Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson returned to training camp Monday, joining the team for practice for the first time since August 2nd. It was also the first time Watson joined the team since they began practicing in full pads.

Deshaun Watson returned to practice with the Houston Texans after not taking part in workouts for almost a week.

The Houston Texans begin camp with quarterback Deshaun Watson's status overshadowing everything else.

Coach David Culley refused to say if quarterback Deshaun Watson was with the Houston Texans this week as they began on-field practices.

The lawsuit, filed in Harris County District Court, claims Watson contacted the massage therapist via Instagram to set up an appointment. Watson said he wanted the massage to focus on his groin area and that she only use her hands, the lawsuit says. AdThe lawsuit claims he eventually exposed himself from underneath a towel and touched her with his penis. The massage therapist is seeking “minimal compensatory damages” and has “suffered mental anguish as a result of Watson’s behavior,” the lawsuit reads. The lawsuit says she has suffered panic attacks and suffers from depression and anxiety – all of which she is seeking counseling to address, the lawsuit claims.

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2020, file photo, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Houston. New Houston Texans coach David Culley reiterated Thursday, March 11, 2021, that the team has no intention of trading Watson, despite the star quarterbacks request to be dealt. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)HOUSTON – Houston Texans new head coach David Culley held a press conference Thursday on what was supposed to be scouting combine talk. “I don’t know about him not wanting to be a Houston Texan, what I hear from the outside. “Well, he’s a Houston Texan.

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2020, file photo, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Houston. New Houston Texans coach David Culley reiterated Thursday, March 11, 2021, that the team has no intention of trading Watson, despite the star quarterbacks request to be dealt. “We are very committed to Deshaun as our quarterback,” Culley said. Culley said they do not have a contingency plan at quarterback if Watson decides to hold out if he isn’t traded. Asked if Watson was committed to him and the team, Culley replied: “Yes, he is.”When pushed about how he knows that, Culley didn’t provide any details indicating Watson has told him that.

(AP Photo)HOUSTON – The Texans have debuted a web series titled, “Building the Texans.”On the team’s website, Texans writer Drew Dougherty described the series as a “peek behind the curtain” of the franchise. I know Texans fans will read that and say “who cares? In future episodes, I would like to see more dialogue with scouts, and perhaps video draft preparation; similar to the five-part web series the Colts released in 2019. AdThe Texans are clearly aware that their image is a mess, but let’s be honest; fans aren’t likely to care about a web series if Deshaun Watson leaves and Jack Easterby continues to make decisions. What the web series does indicate?

HOUSTON – For the second straight press conference, questions about the future of Deshaun Watson with the Houston Texans dominated the conversation. David Culley, who officially became the fourth head coach in franchise history, and new General Manager Nick Caserio, shared thoughts on the Watson’s rumors. Whether or not Culley ends up being the right coach for the job, building around a franchise quarterback makes his job easier. And I did know at that point Deshaun Watson’s a Houston Texan. “The reason I’m in this position today is that I knew he’s going to be a Houston Texan.

(AP Photo)(AP) – The NFL expanded the Rooney Rule to give more minority candidates opportunities to become a head coach and reward teams who develop them. The Houston Texans hired David Culley this week, making the 65-year-old longtime assistant the league’s third Black head coach hired. Culley and Saleh join Pittsburgh’s Mike Tomlin, Miami’s Brian Flores and Washington’s Ron Rivera as the league’s only minority head coaches. “We didn’t make as much progress on the head coaching side as we would have liked,” Rooney said. AdPerhaps an increase in minority executives will lead to more minority head coaches.

HOUSTON – David Culley became the coach of the Houston Texans believing Deshaun Watson would be his quarterback. “The reason I’m in this position today is because I knew he’s going to be a Houston Texan," Culley said. The only other minority candidate who was hired as a head coach this offseason was the New York Jets’ Robert Saleh, the league’s first Muslim head coach. “We have added a very well respected and experienced member to our Texans' family in our new head coach, David Culley," McNair said. The 65-year-old Culley becomes the fourth coach in Texans history, replacing Bill O’Brien, who was fired after the team opened the season 0-4.

HOUSTON – The Houston Texans are finalizing a deal with Baltimore Ravens assistant head coach and passing game coordinator David Culley to become the team’s new head coach. Culley began his coaching career at various colleges around Tennessee before moving to Texas and working at UTEP and Texas A&M. Most recently, Culley coached quarterbacks in Buffalo from 2017-2018, then receivers again in Baltimore for the past two seasons. David Culley, traveling to Houston on Tuesday for his second job interview with Texans, coached Deshaun Watson in the Pro Bowl last year as part of Ravens' coaching staff. Watson had reportedly asked the Texans to hire Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, who coincidentally coached with Culley.

HOUSTON – The Houston Texans have offered the job of head coach to David Culley. They are moving forward and finalizing a deal tonight with David Culley who had his 2nd interview this morning. currently the Ravens Asst Head Coach . — Randy McIlvoy (@KPRC2RandyMc) January 28, 2021.#Texans David Culley is 65 and been in the league 27 years , also in early 90's was WR Coach at Texas A&M under R.C. Culley has worked as an NFL assistant since 1994, also spending time with Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Kansas City and Buffalo.