Houston should find Bobby Slowik's replacement sooner rather than later. But will the organization stay in-house or explore other options?

The Houston Texans interviewed Tampa Bay assistant Thad Lewis for their offensive coordinator job, a person with knowledge of the talks confirmed. Lewis, the quarterbacks coach for the Buccaneers, is the third person to interview with Houston to replace Bobby Slowik.

C.J. Stroud was less than a week away from the formality of being named the NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Year, after tossing 23 touchdowns and just five interceptions in leading the Texans back to the postseason for the first time since 2019.