Texans interview Josh McCown for head-coaching vacancy

An interesting name has emerged in the Texans’ hunt for a new head coach. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Houston completed an interview with Josh McCown for its head-coaching vacancy.

McCown did not see any action with the Texans last season and has not started a game since filling in for Sam Darnold in 2018. However, he did play the bulk of the 2019 Eagles’ wild-card loss to the Seahawks, after Carson Wentz exited. A 2002 draftee, McCown has been with a dozen teams — the Cardinals, Lions, Raiders, Dolphins, Panthers, 49ers, Bears, Buccaneers, Browns, Jets, Eagles and Texans — in his near-two-decade NFL run. He remained unsigned for the entire 2021 campaign.

Recently, McCown has been mentioned as a potential coaching candidate, but it was expected that he’d pay his dues on the sideline before being considered for HC gigs. He was mentioned as a candidate for the Texans job last offseason.

In addition to McCown, the Texans' head-coaching search includes:

• Brian Flores, former head coach (Dolphins): Interviewed Jan. 14
• Jonathan Gannon, defensive coordinator (Eagles): Interviewed Jan. 18
• Joe Lombardi, offensive coordinator (Chargers): Interviewed Jan. 15
• Jerod Mayo, linebackers coach (Patriots): Mentioned as candidate
• Kevin O’Connell, offensive coordinator (Rams): Interview expected
• Hines Ward, wide receivers coach (Florida Atlantic): Interviewed Jan. 15