Texans co-founder and senior chair Janice McNair dies at 89
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Key Points:
- Janice S. McNair, co-founder and senior chair of the Houston Texans, passed away at age 89, with the team announcing her death on Tuesday in Houston.
- She became the Texans' principal owner after the death of her husband, Bob McNair, in 2018, and played a key role in bringing an NFL team back to Houston following the Oilers' departure in 1996.
- Under the McNairs' leadership, the Texans have achieved seven playoff wins and eight AFC South titles since their inception in 2002, establishing themselves as a competitive franchise.
- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell praised Janice McNair for her generosity, faith, and impact on both the Houston community and the NFL, highlighting her role in building the Texans' values-driven organization.
- Texans coach DeMeco Ryans, who played under the McNairs, remembered Janice McNair as a warm and visionary leader, expressing commitment to continuing the organization's progress in her honor.
