Phillips back with Texans, could coach from press box in finale

Houston Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips was back at work Monday for the first time since undergoing surgery earlier in the month. The Texans are hoping Phillips will be in the coaching box for Sunday's regular-season finale against the visiting Tennessee Titans. He underwent surgery on his kidney and gall bladder on Dec. 15 and has missed the past two games - both...

Houston Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips returned to the practice field on Wednesday, two weeks removed from undergoing kidney and gall bladder surgery. The Texans (10-5) are hoping the 64-year-old Phillips will be in the coaching box for Sunday's regular-season finale against the visiting Tennessee Titans (8-7). Phillips missed the team's last two games - both...

A team that desperately needs as much good news as possible received some Monday at Reliant Stadium. Texans star receiver Andre Johnson practiced with his teammates and appears likely to play in the season finale Sunday against the Titans at Reliant, although coach Gary Kubiak stopped short of declaring that Johnson will definitely play. In addition, defensive coordinator Wade Phillips...

Defensive coordinator Wade Phillips returned to work for two hours but didn’t attend practice according to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. His work load is expected to increase each day. Expect him to coach from the coaches booth during Sunday’s game against Tennessee at Reliant Stadium. Phillips missed both losses while recovering from kidney and gallbladder surgery....

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The Houston Texans seem to be a team searching for answers with two unfortunate losses against the Panthers and Colts the past two weeks. Already assured of a playoff spot, the Texans need a good showing this Sunday against their division rival the Tennessee Titans. The Titans are on the verge, with some help, to make the playoffs and possibly set up a Wild Card showdown with the...

HOUSTON (AP) - Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips is back on the practice field with his team, two weeks after undergoing kidney and gall bladder surgery.Phillips, 64, went on medical leave on Dec. 14. Linebackers coach Reggie Herring ran the defense in his absence, and the Texans lost their next ...

Defensive coordinator Wade Phillips returned to work for two hours but didn’t attend practice according to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle, his work load is expected to increase each day. Expect him to coach from the coaches booth during Sunday’s game against Tennessee at Reliant Stadium. Phillips missed both losses while recovering from kidney and gallbladder surgery, barring...

Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips is back on the practice field with his team, two weeks after undergoing kidney and gall bladder surgery.

Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips is back on the practice field with his team, two weeks after undergoing kidney and gall bladder surgery.

It’s probably unfair to directly connect defensive coordinator Wade Phillips’ absence the last two weeks to Houston’s two-game losing streak. That doesn’t mean the Texans weren’t thrilled to see their defensive leader back at work on Monday. Texans coach Gary Kubiak confirmed Phillips was back in the building for the first time since having surgery on…

Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips returned to the practice field Wednesday, two weeks after undergoing kidney and gall bladder surgery.

Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips is back on the practice field with his team, two weeks after undergoing kidney and gall bladder surgery.