{
  "id": 3754552,
  "title": "Texans HC DeMeco Ryans names Blake Fisher 'most improved' offensive lineman",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/texans-hc-demeco-ryans-names-blake-fisher-most-improved-offensive",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T14:30:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/texans-hc-demeco-ryans-names-143048579.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans has recognized offensive lineman Blake Fisher as the most improved player this preseason. Fisher, who was drafted by the Texans in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, has shown significant improvement throughout training camp. Coach Ryans praised Fisher's focus and improvement, stating that if he were to award most improved offensive lineman, it would be Fisher. Fisher has taken coaching well and shown up each day, demonstrating his commitment to improvement. The Texans' starters will not participate in their preseason game against the Carolina Panthers, but Fisher is expected to receive substantial playing time, potentially appearing in both the left and right tackle positions. Kickoff for the game is scheduled for 6 p.m. local time.",
  "summary": "Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans named third-year tackle Blake Fisher Houston's \"most improved offensive lineman\" this offeseason.",
  "key_points": [
    "Texans HC DeMeco Ryans names Blake Fisher most improved offensive lineman",
    "Fisher drafted by Texans in 2024 NFL Draft, shown significant improvement",
    "Fisher expected substantial playing time in preseason game against Panthers"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}