According to Aaron Wilson, Texans offensive line (OL) coach Chris Strausser is not expected to return in 2025, although the team hasn’t officially confirmed this.
Wilson mentions that Strausser considered retiring after last season. He also points out that assistant OL coach Cole Popovich could be a leading candidate to take over Strausser’s position.
Regarding the status of offensive coordinator (OC) Bobby Slowik, Wilson states that his future with the team is uncertain. Texans head coach (HC) DeMeco Ryans was asked about Slowik during his end-of-season press conference and gave a short response.
“I think with Bobby, I saw some growth,” Ryans said. “I saw some improvement throughout the year.”
Ryans told reporters that he would take the week to consider potential staff changes. Players, including Texans QB C.J. Stroud, supported Slowik, but Ryans emphasized that the offense needs to get better.
Strausser, 61, has over 25 years of coaching experience in college football, where he worked with the offensive line and tight ends in various assistant roles. His NFL career began in 2017 with the Broncos as an assistant OL coach. He became the main OL coach the following year and moved to the Colts in 2019 for the same role. The Texans hired him as their OL coach in 2023.
Slowik, 37, started his coaching career as a defensive assistant with the Commanders from 2011 to 2013. He then worked as the 49ers’ defensive quality control coach from 2017 to 2018. In 2019, San Francisco named him an offensive assistant, and in 2021, he was promoted to offensive pass game specialist.
The Texans hired Slowik as their offensive coordinator for the 2023 season, and after that, they gave him a new contract.
In 2024, the Texans’ offense ranked 22nd in total yards, 19th in total points, 15th in rushing yards, and 21st in passing yards.
