Pro Football Rumors
For each of the past two seasons, the Texans have advanced to the divisional round of the postseason. In spite of that success, the team made a coordinator change by firing offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik.
In the wake of that decision, a shortlist of replacement candidates emerged. One of those was quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson, so to no surprise he is set to speak with the Texans for the coordinator gig. Houston will interview him this week, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 reports.
Johnson has a relationship with quarterback C.J. Stroud dating back to 2019. Last season’s Offensive Rookie of the Year has been complimentary of Johnson during his time with the Texans, and it would be sensible to allow the two to continue working together. Their dynamic would of course change in the event Johnson were to be promoted to OC, but it is a possibility to watch for.
The Texans are not alone in being interested for Johnson, though. Wilson adds the Jets are “expected to pursue an interview” with the 36-year-old. Aaron Glenn is in place as New York’s head coach, but he has yet to fill the offensive or defensive coordinator spots. A list of Jets OC candidates is already in place, but plenty of time remains for it to grow to include Johnson.
A former undrafted free agent, Johnson’s playing career saw him spend time in the NFL, CFL and UFL from 2011-16. His coaching tenure started in 2017, and after a one-year stint with the 49ers he spent three seasons on the Colts’ staff. Johnson worked as an offensive quality control coach there before moving on to the Vikings as their assistant QBs coach. A member of DeMeco Ryans’ initial Texans staff, Johnson has held his current title since 2023.
Via PFR’s OC/DC Tracker, here is an updated look at the Texans’ ongoing coordinator search:
