Jerrod Johnson

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Texans QB coach Jerrod Johnson is the “top internal candidate” for the team’s offensive coordinator vacancy.

Rap added that Cole Popovich is the top candidate to fill Houston’s vacancy at offensive line coach. Johnson received numerous offensive coordinator interviews last offseason following C.J. Stroud’s historic rookie campaign. Stroud regressed drastically in his second season, leading the Texans to fire OC Bobby Slowik. Houston will also interview outside candidates for the gig, but Johnson may have the inside track.