Former 49ers defensive coordinator-turned-Houston Texans head coach, DeMeco Ryans, told NBC Sports Bay Area’s Jennifer Lee Chan he anticipates Robert Saleh’s return to San Francisco contributing to the team’s rebound during the 2025 NFL season.

For the second year in a row, the Texans r eceived high marks in the annual NFL Players Association player report card that focuses on working conditions around the league. They rank sixth overall, up from seventh last season.

The 49ers have granted Deebo Samuel permission to seek a trade and more than a few NFL teams likely are open to discussing

Inside the Texans training facility, Tank Dell has become a fixture as he works overtime to recover from a devastating and complicated knee surgery. Dell suffered a gruesome knee injury in December and has already undergone one successful surgical procedure as part of the repairs needed to deal with extensive damage to his left knee suffered while catching a touchdown pass against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The 49ers have granted Deebo Samuel permission to seek a trade and more than a few NFL teams likely are open to discussing

"I can't replace that face-to-face energy and human element that is so important," Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said. "I'm hard-pressed with how important the decisions are

DeMeco Ryans talked to the media this week about the biggest value he gets from being at the NFL combine. He said, "It's being able to sit down across from the player face to face and be able to hear their story,

Despite totaling a franchise record in sacks last season, the Houston Texans plan to shore up their defensive line this upcoming offseason.

The Texans may need to make a trade for another offensive weapon with their receiving corps looking uncertain.

The NFL scouting combine brings the best prospects in college football together in Indianapolis together so that coaches, scouts and fans can get a glimpse at the next generation of greatness. Additionally, the event also gives reporters the chance to ask coaches some fun, and sometimes silly, questions.