Houston Texans senior defensive assistant coach history
Bill Lazor
Lazor is the senior defensive assistant coach for the Houston Texans since the 2026 season.
John Pagano
Pagano was the senior defensive assistant coach for the Houston Texans in the 2018-2019 seasons, a total of two years. Pagano's record as the team's senior defensive assistant coach was 21-11-0, making him the most successful senior defensive assistant coach in Houston Texans history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2018-2019) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Pagano in playoff games.
Ray Rhodes
Rhodes was the senior defensive assistant coach for the Houston Texans in the 2009-2010 seasons, a total of two years. Rhodes' record as the team's senior defensive assistant coach was 15-17-0, making him the third-most successful senior defensive assistant coach in Houston Texans history.
Frank Bush
Bush was the senior defensive assistant coach for the Houston Texans in the 2007-2008 seasons, a total of two years. Bush's record as the team's senior defensive assistant coach was 16-16-0, making him the second-most successful senior defensive assistant coach in Houston Texans history.
Houston Texans senior defensive assistant coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Lazor | 2026 | 0-0-0 | 0% | 0-0 |
| John Pagano | 2018-2019 | 21-11-0 | 65.6% | 1-2 |
| Ray Rhodes | 2009-2010 | 15-17-0 | 46.9% | 0-0 |
| Frank Bush | 2007-2008 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
Houston Texans senior defensive assistant coach facts
- Frank Bush was the first senior defensive assistant coach in Texans history in 2007.
- Frank Bush, Ray Rhodes, and John Pagano coached the most seasons as the Texans's senior defensive assistant coach at two seasons.
- Bill Lazor is the current senior defensive assistant coach, starting ahead of the 2026 season.