Gary Kubiak Fired by Texans
The disappointing Houston Texans, who own the league's worst record at 2-11, fired coach Gary Kubiak on Friday.
Expected to contend for a Super Bowl berth, the Texans rallied to win their first two games this season but have lost a franchise-record 11 straight since.
Texans owner Bob McNair announced Wade Phillips will serve as interim coach.
Kubiak's health also has been an issue this season. He suffered a transient ischemic attack, or "mini-stroke," on Nov. 3 while walking off the field at halftime of the Texans' 27-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. He returned to the team after missing one game.
Houston endured its latest loss Thursday night, falling to the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-20, a game in which the Texans committed 14 penalties for 177 yards. The Texans have set an NFL record with seven straight losses by seven points or less, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.
Kubiak, 52, was in his eighth season, having coached the Texans since 2006. He posted a 61-64 record with the franchise.