{
  "id": 12715540,
  "title": "DeMeco Ryans makes desperation move with Texans DC after 0-4 start",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/demeco-ryans-makes-desperation-move-with-texans-dc-after-0-4-start",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T21:12:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/demeco-ryans-makes-desperation-move-211214980.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a desperate attempt to turn around their 0-4 start, the Houston Texans made a significant move on Wednesday. Head coach DeMeco Ryans and defensive coordinator Marr Burke will now share play-calling duties for the team's defense. The change comes after reports of communication issues within the Texans' defense. Bull Durham\n\nRyans previously took over defensive play-calling in September of the previous season, allowing him to step back from that role. This marks the head coach's return to calling the defense as he had during the early stages of his coaching career. Ryans previously led the San Francisco 49ers to top 10 defensive units during his tenure with the franchise.\n\nBurke, on the other hand, played a crucial role in crafting the league's top-ranked defense under Ryans last season. The duo was responsible for Houston's remarkable turnaround from a slow 0-3 start the previous year, ultimately reaching the AFC Divisional Round of the playoffs before falling to the New England Patriots. However, this season's Texans defense has struggled, allowing more than 30 points on multiple occasions. The team has already surrendered 36 points to the Buffalo Bills in their season-opening loss.\n\nWith the 2025 Texans defense, the focus now shifts to facing Cam Ward and the Tennessee Titans on Sunday at NRG Stadium.",
  "summary": "The Houston Texans took a desperation step Wednesday to address their 0-4 start. This one involving head coach DeMeco Ryans and defensive coordinator Marr Burke. Ryans will now take control of the play-calling on defense, with ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter helping report the change. Reports are that communication issues has arisen for Houston, […] The post DeMeco Ryans makes desperation move…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Texans mailbag: Will DeMeco Ryans take over play-calling? Why Houston didn't re-sign Joe Mixon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/texans-mailbag-will-demeco-ryans-take-over-play-calling-why-houston",
        "published": "2026-10-07T11:45:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}