Overview
- Texans defensive backs coach Dino Vasso is pulling out of all defensive coordinator pursuits and is staying in Houston on a contract extension.
- Vasso recently interviewed with the Titans and Cardinals and was viewed as a top candidate for openings with the Browns and Raiders.
- After Vasso’s decision, the Browns interviewed safeties coach Ephraim Banda and linebackers coach Jason Tarver for their defensive coordinator vacancy.
- New head coach Todd Monken has signaled Cleveland will keep Schwartz’s defensive system, making internal continuity an appealing route.
- Arizona and Las Vegas continue their coordinator searches, Tennessee hired Gus Bradley, and Houston retains a key assistant from its top-ranked 2025 defense.