Overview
- Head coach DeMeco Ryans said he is “evaluating everything” regarding coaches and players, leaving Nick Caley’s status officially undecided.
- Multiple local reports, including KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson, indicate Caley is expected to return in 2026, though no final decision has been announced.
- Houston finished 18th in total offense and 13th in scoring under the first-year coordinator, then produced 241 yards with five turnovers in a 28-16 divisional loss to the Patriots.
- Quarterback C.J. Stroud publicly defended Caley and took blame for offensive issues, with injuries to Nico Collins and Joe Mixon noted as factors in the evaluation.
- Ryans used a similar review process before dismissing Bobby Slowik last offseason, and veteran options such as Mike McDaniel, Brian Daboll, Todd Monken and Joe Brady are being discussed if the Texans pivot.