While it’s been reported for weeks, the news became official for the Houston Texans on Thursday morning.
Texans defensive line coach Rod Wright was officially promoted to defensive run game coordinator, while senior offensive assistant Jerry Schuplinski was promoted to quarterbacks coach. Both moves were reported last month following the departures of tight end coach Jake Moreland and quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson.
Schuplinsk, a John Carroll University graduate, was considered the right-hand man to Nick Caley last season following the move over from the Los Angeles Rams. He has also coached quarterbacks with the New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins and New York Giants, including working with seven-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady.
Former New York Giants assistant offensive line coach James Ferentz was named as the team’s tight ends coach, while Tiquan Underwood was added as the new assistant receivers coach. Both previously spent time in the NFL, with Ferntz starting for the Patriots while also serving as a member of the Texans’ practice squad.
Houston also Taylor Embree, Alex Ward and Cole Weeks as offensive assistants and Jay Simpson and Mark Sheridan as defensive assistants.
Here’s a look at the entire coaching staff for the 2026 season ahead of the start of the new league year.
The Texans begin free agency on March 11.
This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Texans finalize 2026 coaching staff, including two internal promotions
Reporting by Cole Thompson, Texans Wire / Texans Wire
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