Cole Popovich was considered a promising piece on the Texans’ staff, so he’s back in Houston for the 2025 season.

The Houston Texans' new offensive coordinator Nick Caley is promoting assistant offensive line coach Cole Popovich to offensive line coach, a person with knowledge of the move told the Chronicle. It's Caley's first known move since getting the job over seven other candidates Monday.

The Texans are promoting Cole Popovich to run game coordinator and head offensive line coach from assistant offensive line coach, according to league sources.

The #Texans have promoted Cole Popovich to offensive line coach and run game coordinator, sources say. He’ll work closely with new OC Nick Caley. Previously, Popovich was the assistant OL coach, but Houston always held him in high regard.

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Cole Popovich's work with young players and his relationship with new offensive coordinator Nick Caley were key factors.

The Houston Texans made a huge move on their coaching staff this week, when they introduced a new Offensive Coordinator, Nick Caley, on Thursday. Caley replaces Bobby Slowik, who helped the team to back-to-back playoff appearances,

One of the most surprising coaching moves of the 2025 NFL offseason was the Houston Texans' decision to fire Bobby Slowik despite the offense lifting the team to back-to-back playoff appearances. A year ago Slowik was seen as one of the top head coaching candidates in the country after developing