Houston Texans head coach history
DeMeco Ryans
Ryans is the head coach for the Houston Texans since the 2023 season, a total of two years. Ryans' record as the team's head coach was 16-10-0, making him the most successful head coach in Houston Texans history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Ryans in playoff games.
Lovie Smith
Smith was the head coach for the Houston Texans in the 2022 season. Smith's record as the team's head coach was 3-13-1, making him the least successful head coach in Houston Texans history.
David Culley
Culley was the head coach for the Houston Texans in the 2021 season. Culley's record as the team's head coach was 4-13-0, making him the second-least successful head coach in Houston Texans history.
Bill O'Brien
O'Brien was the head coach for the Houston Texans in the 2014-2020 seasons, a total of seven years. O'Brien's record as the team's head coach was 52-48-0, making him the second-most successful head coach in Houston Texans history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2015-2016, 2018-2019) and had a 2-4 record under Coach O'Brien in playoff games.
Gary Kubiak
Kubiak was the head coach for the Houston Texans in the 2006-2013 seasons, a total of eight years. Kubiak's record as the team's head coach was 61-63-0, making him the third-most successful head coach in Houston Texans history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2011-2012) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Kubiak in playoff games.
Dom Capers
Capers was the head coach for the Houston Texans in the 2002-2005 seasons, a total of four years. Capers' record as the team's head coach was 18-46-0, making him the third-least successful head coach in Houston Texans history.
Houston Texans head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMeco Ryans | 2023-2024 | 16-10-0 | 61.5% | 1-1 |
| Lovie Smith | 2022 | 3-13-1 | 20.6% | 0-0 |
| David Culley | 2021 | 4-13-0 | 23.5% | 0-0 |
| Bill O'Brien | 2014-2020 | 52-48-0 | 52.0% | 2-4 |
| Gary Kubiak | 2006-2013 | 61-63-0 | 49.2% | 2-2 |
| Dom Capers | 2002-2005 | 18-46-0 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
Houston Texans head coach facts
- Dom Capers was the first head coach in Texans history in 2002.
- Gary Kubiak coached the most seasons as the Texans's head coach at eight seasons.
- DeMeco Ryans is the current head coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.