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Is Texans’ coach Cole Popovich on the clock after Saints fire coach T.J. Paganetti?

After the New Orleans Saints fired their run-game coordinator in T.J. Paganetti, it makes one consider how much longer the Houston Texans will allow their own run-game coordinator in Cole Popovich continue to hold his role?

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 5:36 PM
Is Texans’ coach Cole Popovich on the clock after Saints fire coach T.J. Paganetti?
Key Things to Know
  • Clayton Anderson questions if the Houston Texans will part ways with offensive line coach Cole Popovich.
  • The New Orleans Saints recently fired run-game coordinator T.J. Paganetti due to rushing struggles.
  • Houston's rushing attack ranks fourth-worst in the NFL in yards per game through seven games in 2026.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Clayton Anderson of Toro Times questions whether the Houston Texans should consider moving on from offensive line coach and run-game coordinator Cole Popovich. The scrutiny follows the New Orleans Saints firing run-game coordinator T.J. Paganetti after persistent rushing struggles, alongside recent coaching dismissals by the Carolina Panthers.

Anderson highlights that Popovich's units have consistently ranked near the bottom of the league since he took the role in 2025. Through seven games in 2026, the Texans rank fourth-worst in rushing yards per game and yards per carry, increasing pressure from fans and media.

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