The Houston Texans have their new play-caller.
According to multiple reports, the Texans plan to hire Los Angeles Rams passing game coordinator and tight ends coach Nick Caley as their new offensive coordinator.
He’ll replace Bobby Slowik, who was fired after two seasons with the AFC South franchise.
Caley, 42, previously interviewed for the offensive coordinator position in 2023 before Texans coach DeMeco Ryans ultimately decided to hire Slowik, according to multiple reports. He previously interviewed for both the New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers open positions as well.
Before joining forces with Sean McVay and Matt Stafford, Caley spent time working closely with Texans general manager Nick Caserio in New England. He previously served as the tight ends coach and fullbacks coach under Bill Belichick from 2015 until the 2022 season.
Caley and Caserio both went to John Carroll University.
The #Texans are hiring #Rams TEs coach and pass game coordinator Nick Caley as their new OC, as CJ Stroud and the Houston offense get a new play-caller, per me and @TomPelissero.
Caley drew interest from the #Jets and #Patriots. He was selective and lands in Houston. pic.twitter.com/Ol2stMfgDT
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 3, 2025
The top task for the new play-caller will be to build a relationship with third-year quarterback C.J. Stroud, who suffered a sophomore slump in 2024 after guiding the Texans to a second AFC South division title.
He’ll also be tasked with fixing an offensive line that allowed 54 sacks last season, which was third-most in the league last year.
His rapport with the tight end position should lead to better results from Dalton Schultz and Cade Stover after an underwhelming campaign last fall.
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