Houston Texans 'Part Ways' With Coach During NFL Combine

Originally posted on The Spun | By Chris Rosvoglou | Last updated Feb 26, 2026 9:46 AM ET

With the NFL Scouting Combine underway in Indianapolis, the Houston Texans have decided to make a change to their coaching staff.

The Texans enjoyed yet another successful season under head coach DeMeco Ryans. Despite starting the year with a 3-5 record, they managed to win nine games in a row and clinch a playoff berth. They dismantled the Pittsburgh Steelers in the opening round of the playoffs before suffering a tough loss to the New England Patriots in the divisional round.

While there's no question Ryans has a Super Bowl-caliber defense, the offense in Houston needs to get much better in order for the Texans to capture the Lombardi Trophy.

That being said, ESPN's Adam Schefter just reported that Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson has been fired.

Johnson, 37, joined Houston's staff during the 2023 season. He previously spent time with the Minnesota Vikings, Indianapolis Colts and San Francisco 49ers.

Jan 18, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) warms up before an AFC Divisional Round game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images© Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

What does this mean for Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud?

Texans general manager Nick Caserio already let the NFL world know that C.J. Stroud won't be available via trade this offseason.

“It’s moronic. We’re not trading the guy,” Caserio told reporters. “He’s our quarterback. He’s gonna be playing quarterback for the Houston Texans in 2026. Anything beyond that, that’s your world. You guys can speculate on that. But we’re not trading C.J. Stroud.”

Despite their commitment to Stroud, the Texans would like better results on the field from Stroud. The former Offensive Rookie of the Year had a career-low 3,041 passing yards and 19 touchdowns this past season.

Perhaps a new quarterbacks coach is exactly what Stroud needs to recapture the magic that made him must-see TV in 2023.

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