Texans Fire Tight Ends Coach, Move On From Assistant Linebackers Coach

Organizational changes come after disappointing 2025 season for Houston team

Jan. 28, 2026 at 11:47am

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The Houston Texans have fired tight ends coach Jake Moreland and moved on from assistant linebackers coach Ben Bolling, according to league sources. The team also did not renew the contract of offensive assistant Mike Snyder.

Why it matters

These coaching staff changes come after the Texans struggled to a disappointing season in 2025, missing the playoffs. The moves suggest the team is looking to shake up the coaching staff and make changes ahead of the 2026 season.

The details

Moreland had been the Texans' tight ends coach since 2023, the first year of the DeMeco Ryans era as head coach. During his tenure, tight end Dalton Schultz had a career-high 82 receptions in 2025. Bolling had been with the Texans for the past five seasons, including a promotion to assistant linebackers coach last year. He previously spent five years at his alma mater, Campbell University.

  • The Texans fired tight ends coach Jake Moreland and moved on from assistant linebackers coach Ben Bolling on January 28, 2026.
  • Offensive assistant Mike Snyder's contract expired and was not renewed.

The players

Jake Moreland

Former Texans tight ends coach who was fired after the 2025 season.

Ben Bolling

Former Texans assistant linebackers coach who the team moved on from after the 2025 season.

Dalton Schultz

Texans tight end who had a career-high 82 receptions in 2025.

DeMeco Ryans

Texans head coach since 2023.

Mike Snyder

Texans offensive assistant whose contract was not renewed.

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What’s next

The Texans will now look to fill the vacant tight ends coach and assistant linebackers coach positions as they prepare for the 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

The Texans' coaching staff shakeup indicates the team is looking to make significant changes after a disappointing 2025 season, as they aim to bounce back and return to the playoffs in 2026.