Texans Announce 2026 Coaching Staff

DeMeco Ryans's coaching staff for the upcoming season has been revealed.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Houston Texans have announced the coaching staff that will be joining head coach DeMeco Ryans for the 2026 NFL season. The staff includes returning coordinators as well as new position coaches across the offense, defense, and special teams.

Why it matters

The Texans are looking to build on their progress from the previous season and the announcement of Ryans's full coaching staff provides insight into the team's plans and priorities for the upcoming year.

The details

On the offensive side, Nick Caley returns as offensive coordinator and will work with a group that includes assistant head coach/running backs coach Danny Barrett, wide receivers coach/offensive passing game coordinator Ben McDaniels, and offensive line coach/offensive run game coordinator Cole Popovich. Defensively, Matt Burke is back as coordinator and will lead a staff that features safeties coach Stephen Adegoke and defensive line coach/defensive run game coordinator Rod Wright. Special teams coordinator Frank Ross also returns.

  • The Texans announced their 2026 coaching staff on March 5, 2026.

The players

DeMeco Ryans

The head coach of the Houston Texans.

Nick Caley

The offensive coordinator for the Houston Texans.

Matt Burke

The defensive coordinator for the Houston Texans.

Frank Ross

The special teams coordinator for the Houston Texans.

Danny Barrett

The assistant head coach and running backs coach for the Houston Texans.

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The takeaway

The Texans' coaching staff announcement provides a glimpse into the team's plans for the upcoming season as they look to build on their progress and compete in the AFC South.