NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero recently reported that Romeo Crennel, who has been the defensive coordinator for the Houston Texans since 2014 with the exception of the 2017 season, will not return as the Houston Texans defensive coordinator for the 2020 season.
In addition, ESPN’s Adam Schefter got the scoop that Houston promoted defensive line coach Anthony Weaver to defensive coordinator.
As Weaver is set to take over the defense for the upcoming season, here are five things Texans fans should know about Weaver:
1. Weaver played seven seasons in the NFL
Weaver, a defensive end who played his college ball at Notre Dame, was selected 52nd overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2002 NFL Draft.