Coverage dated February 6, 2022 to February 7, 2022

Texans hire veteran coach Smith as new head coach

Headline from Independent Tribune, on the newest of 2 developments

HOUSTON (AP) — After giving David Culley just one year to prove himself, the Houston Texans on Monday hired Lovie Smith as their new head coach, adding a veteran with

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Developments in this update

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  1. Lovie Smith expected to be Houston Texans head coach, NFL sources say

    Headline from Fox26 Houston ·

  2. Newest

    Texans hire veteran coach Smith as new head coach

    Headline from Independent Tribune ·

Reports & sources

18 articles, oldest first.

  1. Tucson

    AP source: Texans expected to hire Smith as new head coach (opens Tucson)

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    Tucson's feed description

    HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans are expected to hire current assistant Lovie Smith as their head coach, a person familiar with the process told The Associated Press.

  2. The Daily Caller

    REPORT: The Texans Are In Talks To Hire Lovie Smith As The Team’s Head Coach (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    This is insanity

  3. Fox26 Houston

    Lovie Smith expected to be Houston Texans head coach, NFL sources say (opens Fox26 Houston)

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    Fox26 Houston's feed description

    The Houston Texans are expected to name Lovie Smith as their next head coach, according to NFL sources.

  4. KVIA El Paso

    AP source: Texans in talks with Lovie Smith about top job (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans are in talks with assistant coach Lovie Smith for their head coaching vacancy, a person familiar with the meetings told The Associated Press.

  5. Portland Press Herald

    NFL notebook: Texans expected to hire Lovie Smith as head coach (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Smith, who has also coached the Bears and Buccaneers, will be the second minority coach hired this offseason.

  6. The Guardian

    Houston Texans set to appoint Lovie Smith as new head coach (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The Houston Texans are expected to hire current assistant Lovie Smith, who led the Bears to the Super Bowl in the 2006 season, as their head coach

  7. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Smith becomes 1 of 5 minority head coaches with Texans hire (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Lovie Smith reflected on his past in the NFL on Tuesday as he was introduced as the new coach of the Houston Texans, a hire that made him one of five minority head coaches in the NFL.

  8. Fox News

    Texans expected to hire Lovie Smith as next head coach: reports (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The Houston Texans are expected to hire associate head coach and defensive coordinator Lovie Smith as their next head coach, according to multiple reports.

  9. Independent Tribune

    Texans hire veteran coach Smith as new head coach (opens Independent Tribune)

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    Independent Tribune's feed description

    HOUSTON (AP) — After giving David Culley just one year to prove himself, the Houston Texans on Monday hired Lovie Smith as their new head coach, adding a veteran with

  10. Press of Atlantic City

    Dolphins hire Mike McDaniel; Texans expected to promote Lovie Smith (opens Press of Atlantic City)

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    Press of Atlantic City's feed description

    HOUSTON — The Houston Texans are expected to hire current assistant Lovie Smith as their head coach, a person familiar with the process told The Associated Press.

  11. CNN

    Houston Texans hire defensive coordinator Lovie Smith as head coach (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    The Houston Texans announced Monday the hiring of defensive coordinator Lovie Smith as the franchise's next head coach.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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