He most recently served as the interim head coach for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL) in 2020. Culley will also be 70 years old by the time the contract expires. By Mark Lane. 32-63 W-L, 0-0 W-L in playoffs, 0 SB won, Browns/Chiefs/Texans/.. 2000-2020, born VA 1947 5d. Advertisement. However, this news of the contract got flashed when Saints showed an interest in Crennel; it states that whatever amount Saints pays him reduces Kansasâs payment. ... and even with players who are under contract. He is under contract for three more years but none of the money is ⦠Update:. USA TODAY Sports Media Group. How long is Romeo Crennel still under contract with the Texans? It was known that Crennel was going to return in 2020 but his role was not clear at the time. Jason La Canfora reports that the Texans have signed new defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel to a three-year contract.. Crennel had never met Texans new head coach Bill OâBrien before the two sat down for an interview this past week. Romeo Crennel (born June 18, 1947) is an American football coach. He takes over for interim head coach Romeo Crennel, who stepped in when Bill OâBrien was fired in October after an 0-4 start. Still, OâBrien reportedly offered Crennel the job following their meeting, so he must have been pretty impressive. Romeo Crennel (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith) Like Phillips, Crennel has a wealth of experience and a history of success as a defensive coordinator. According to a league source, after signing off with Kansas with worth $3.5 million salaries, Crennel will earn more than $7 million over the three-season with Houston Texans. With the signing of Culley, it means interim coach Romeo Crennel is relieved of his duties. Heâs also had some stints as a head coach, both full time and on an interim basis. ... $8.5-million contract with Angels. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported Crennel is expected to retire or remain with the organization in a senior assistant role. The 73-year-oldâs contract with the Texans runs out in February. The Houston Texans appear to like the job Romeo Crennel is doing in his month as the interim head coach, enough that the organization may shed â¦