sport news DeMeco Ryans-to-Texans rumors swirl after cryptic JJ Watt tweet trends now

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DeMeco Ryans appears to be the frontrunner to become the next head coach of the Houston Texans following a second interview and a cryptic tweet from former teammate JJ Watt.

Officially, Watt doesn't haven't a vote, but the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year did post a picture of himself alongside Ryans from their days with the Texans defense. Fans quickly presumed this to mean Ryans, the 38-year-old San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator, was already in line for the job.

'Does this mean what I think it means?' asked sports journalist Jackson Grant.

'JJ Watt: DeMeco is coming back to Houston,' one fan's tweet began.

'Us: Source?

'JJ Watt: Trust me bro.'

Watt recently retired following two seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. Previously he spent the first decade of his career in Houston – including a season with Ryans playing behind him at middle linebacker.