DeMeco Ryans (/ d ɪ ˈ m iː k oʊ / dih-MEE-koh; born July 28, 1984) is an American professional football coach and former linebacker who is the head coach of the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL).

Jan 31, 2023 · Houston Texans Head Coach DeMeco Ryans said Wednesday he hasn't decided yet whether he or Defensive Coordinator Matt Burke will call plays on defense in 2023.

DeMeco Ryans enters his second season as head coach of the Texans after being named to the role on Jan. 31, 2023, becoming the sixth head coach in franchise history. In the Texans' first...

Feb 14, 2023 · The Houston Texans have a new head coach, and the city’s oldest Black church has a returning member. DeMeco Ryans is back with the Texans after playing as the NFL team’s middle linebacker from 2006 to 2011.

Jan 17, 2024 · HOUSTON (AP) — DeMeco Ryans was in high school when a coach told him if he wanted to make a career out of football, he’d have to show great energy on every single snap. Ryans took that message to heart and now in his first year as coach of the Houston Texans he’s demanded his team display the same relentless mindset.

Jan 20, 2025 · Houston Texans Head Coach DeMeco Ryans was mic'd up for the team's Week 15 game at home against the Miami Dolphins. Coach Ryans led the Texans to a 20-12 victory to go to 9-5, and secure the AFC ...

Jan 31, 2023 · HOUSTON – DeMeco Ryans, the homegrown, hard-hitting former Texans defensive team captain and Pro Bowl middle linebacker, has been hired as the sixth head coach in franchise history on an...

Dec 8, 2023 · Talk with veteran NFL people about rookie Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans, and one phrase often comes up: natural-born leader. In any walk of life, there are some whom many rally around eagerly. Among those in coaching at football’s highest level, Ryans already is at the front of that line.

Jan 31, 2023 · DeMeco Ryans is officially headed back to Houston. The San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator has agreed to terms to become the Houston Texans' head coach, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport...

Feb 3, 2023 · The club has named former 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans to lead the franchise going forward, the team announced on Jan. 31. It is a six-year agreement, according to ESPN. Ryans...