HOUSTON (SportsRadio 610) -- The Texans have fired Bill O'Brien as the head coach and general manager.
O'Brien is out after starting the season 0-4. This was the seventh season of O'Brien as head coach and his first officially as the general manager.
SportsRadio 610 Texans insider John McClain reported the news.
Texans CEO released the following statement on O'Brien's firing:
“On behalf of my family and our entire organization, I want to sincerely thank Bill O’Brien and his family for their impact on our franchise. Bill’s leadership moved our organization forward as he guided us to four AFC South division championships, 52 wins and multiple playoff appearances during his tenure. Bill proved himself as a coach and leader in this league. I spoke with him earlier today and told him we are moving in a different direction. Romeo Crennel will serve as our interim head coach for the remainder of the 2020 season. We have a talented team and I have no doubt our players and staff will rally to make Texans fans proud as we aim to win championships and do great things for the city of Houston.”
After curious moves during the offseason, namely trading DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals with three years remaining on his contract, the Texans have opened this season with losses to the Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings.
O'Brien was asked Monday morning whether he was worried about losing his job if the season didn't turn around.
"I don’t have any control," O'Brien said. "All I can control is what I can control, and I’ve got to do a better job with the team. That’s obvious."
Associate head coach Romeo Crennel is the interim head coach with O'Brien out.
O'Brien just coached his 100th game with the Texans in Sunday's loss to the Vikings. His record since taking the job in 2014 is 52-48 with four AFC South titles and playoff appearances.
The Texans have yet to play in an AFC Championship game.
Jack Easterby, who remains as the Texans' executive vice president of football operations, is close with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and executive Nick Caserio, who the Texans pursued as their GM last year before the Patriots accused them of tampering.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says those are two names to watch as possible replacements for O'Brien in Houston.
This is a developing story.