The Houston Texans have made significant changes to their coaching staff, firing offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik after two seasons, alongside offensive line coach Chris Strausser and assistant Cole Popovich. Despite a successful 2024 campaign in which the Texans won the AFC South with a 10-7 record and made it to the divisional round, their offense struggled. Coach DeMeco Ryans expressed a desire for a more effective offensive unit, particularly noting the need for improvement in pass protection, as quarterback C.J. Stroud was sacked 52 times, one of the highest rates in the league.

Stroud, who showed promise in his rookie year, faced challenges this season, finishing with 3,727 passing yards and 20 touchdowns. His performance dipped compared to his impressive debut season where he threw for over 4,000 yards. The Texans offense averaged just 7.5 points per second half this season and failed to score a touchdown during a crucial mid-season stretch. Moving forward, the Texans aim to revamp their offensive strategy as they seek to build on their recent success and leverage their talented roster, which includes Pro Bowl players like Joe Mixon and Laremy Tunsil.