Texans coach DeMeco Ryans takes over defensive playcalling after 0-4 start
Ryans said Wednesday he will call the Texans' defensive plays himself after Houston lost its first four games of the season.
Key facts
- DeMeco Ryans said Wednesday he is taking over the Houston Texans' defensive playcalling, according to ESPN.
- ESPN reported the change follows Houston's 0-4 start to the season.
- Kicker reported Ryans is taking the playcalling away from his coordinator, who was not named.
- Kicker reported the team's big strength has suddenly become a problem area this season.
- Both reports were published on 7 October 2026.
Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said Wednesday that he is taking over the team's defensive playcalling, according to ESPN. ESPN reported the change follows Houston's 0-4 start to the season. ESPN published its report on 7 October 2026.
German outlet Kicker reported that Ryans is taking the defensive playcalling away from his coordinator. Kicker did not name the coordinator. Kicker reported Ryans is taking over the playcalling again himself.
Kicker reported that the Texans' big strength had suddenly become a problem area this season. Kicker stated Ryans made the change after four defeats.
Both outlets published their reports on 7 October 2026. ESPN's report included a video titled 'DeMeco Ryans announces he's taking over defensive playcalling duties.'
Context
Houston started the season with four defeats. Kicker reported the team's big strength has suddenly become a problem area this season.
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