Texans coach DeMeco Ryans enters Year 4 after delivering stability and growth

DeMeco Ryans has led the Houston Texans to a 32-19 record and playoff berths in each of his first three seasons, including two AFC South titles and three postseason wins.

DeMeco Ryans begins his fourth season as head coach of the Houston Texans. His first three seasons brought stability, competitiveness and a clearer team identity. Ryans was hired on Jan. 31, 2023, after a period when the franchise went 11-38-1 from 2020 to 2022. Working with general manager Nick Caserio, he helped assemble a roster that has produced consistent results. Key points: - Ryans took over in early 2023 and the Texans have gone 32-19 under his tenure. - Houston reached the playoffs in each of Ryans' first three seasons and won the AFC South in 2023 and 2024, with three postseason victories overall. - The 2025 season featured an early 0-3 start followed by a 12-2 run beginning in Week 4 and a nine-game winning streak to finish the regular season. - The Texans' defense was a driving factor in 2025, allowing 17.3 points per game (second-fewest) and 279 yards per game (fewest), and it scored two defensive touchdowns in the wild-card win over Pittsburgh. - Key young players acquired through earlier roster moves include quarterback C.J. Stroud and defensive end Will Anderson Jr., who earned early-career honors; later picks added cornerback Kamari Lassiter and safety Calen Bullock. - Houston's 2025 season ended with a loss in the divisional round to New England, and the franchise record in the divisional round remains without a win. Summary: Ryans' first three seasons reshaped the Texans into a regular playoff team and reinforced defense as a team strength. General manager Nick Caserio said he looks forward to working with Ryans on building the 2026 team.