HOUSTON – The Houston Texans have hired Brian Gaine as general manager and extended the contract of Head Coach Bill O’Brien, the team announced today. Gaine signed a five-year deal and O’Brien was extended for four years, with both deals running through 2022.
Gaine, who is the third general manager in franchise history, spent the 2017 season as the Buffalo Bills’ vice president of player personnel after serving as the Texans’ director of player personnel from 2015-16 and director of pro personnel in 2014. Gaine brings 19 years of NFL personnel experience to Houston and has spent time in leadership roles with the Bills (2017), Texans (2014-16), Miami Dolphins (2008-13), Dallas Cowboys (2005-07) and New York Jets (1999-2004).