Texans interim head coach Romeo Crennel may return to the franchise next year in a full-time head coaching capacity.
According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, there is a strong possibility that Crennel that returns as the team's long-term coach.
NFL Network notes that the possibility is currently being discussed ahead of the team's coaching search, which is not expected to begin for at least another month.
Crennel, 73, was previously the head coach of the Cleveland Browns from 2005-2008. In 2011, Crennel also took over for Chiefs head coach Todd Haley, who was fired with three games remaining in the season.