The Houston Texans have hired Lovie Smith as the team's fifth head coach in franchise history.
"I want to first thank Nick Caserio and the McNair family for giving me this opportunity," said Smith. "I'm humbled to be the next head coach of the Houston Texans and incredibly excited to continue to work with Nick. I have so many friends, family, teammates and coaches to thank for supporting me and helping me continue to do what I love, which is teaching and developing players. I understand the responsibility I have to this organization and this city to develop a championship-level program. I'm ready to get to work and build it together."
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The Houston Texans have hired Lovie Smith as the team's fifth head coach in franchise history.

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