In a significant development midway through the week, the Houston Texans have officially interviewed Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterbacks coach Thad Lewis for their offensive coordinator opening. The interview took place on Tuesday, as reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
While head coach DeMeco Ryans and general manager Nick Caserio are currently in Mobile, Alabama, for the Senior Bowl, the specifics of the interview format—whether it was conducted in person or virtually—remain unclear.
Thad Lewis, a former NFL quarterback who even played for the Texans during his career, becomes the third candidate to meet with the team for the job. He joins Syracuse offensive coordinator Jeff Nixon and Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson, both of whom interviewed on Monday.
This search for a new offensive coordinator comes after Bobby Slowik’s firing on Friday, following two seasons with Houston. Despite an 11-8 record and a division title, the Texans struggled with regression in the development of quarterback C.J. Stroud, which reportedly led to internal tensions.
One of the key priorities in Houston’s search is to find a coordinator capable of building a strong, stable relationship with Stroud, and Lewis’ background as a former quarterback could play a significant role in his candidacy.
Over a seven-season NFL career, Lewis played for eight different teams, including the Texans, before retiring in 2017. After his playing days, Lewis shifted to coaching, first as a receivers coach for the Buccaneers in 2021 before being promoted to quarterbacks coach in 2023. He also spent time as an offensive analyst at UCLA under Chip Kelly and worked as an intern with the Bucs under Bruce Arians in 2020.
Stay tuned for more updates as the Texans continue their search for their next offensive leader.
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