Texans interview Hines Ward, Joe Lombardi

The Texans interviewed two more assistant coaches on Saturday – former Pittsburgh receiver Hines Ward and Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi. The Texans announced their interviews with Ward and Lombardi, who followed former Miami coach Brian Flores.

Flores worked 15 years with general manager Nick Caserio at New England and was the Texans’ first interview on Friday. He’s considered the leading contender to replace David Culley, who was fired on Thursday after one season. Ward played 14 seasons with the Steelers. He spent two seasons as an offensive assistant with the New York Jets. He was wide receivers coach at Florida Atlantic University last season. Lombardi has 16 years of NFL coaching experience, including last season with the Chargers. He coached under Sean Payton for 12 years at New Orleans, including 10 seasons as the Saints’ quarterback coach.