Texans Hire Smith, Saints Choose Allen

Brian Flores, who has filed a lawsuit accusing the NFL and three teams of racist hiring practices for coaches and general managers and interviewed for the job, applauded the Texans through his legal team for hiring a Black man, but said, “it is obvious” Flores wasn’t hired because of “his decision to stand up against racial inequality across the NFL.”

Allen Will Be Saints New Coach

Dennis Allen has been chosen as the New Orleans Saints new head coach, elevated from being the team’s defensive coordinator, according to media reports Monday.

This is Allen’s second NFL head-coaching position. He’ll replace Sean Payton, who resigned last month after 16 years, during which he was the franchise's all-time leader in victories and led them to their only Super Bowl title in the 2009 season.

Video Supports Battery Charges Against Kamara

Video surveillance supports the battery charges against New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, according to a Las Vegas police report that says it shows him punching a man eight times in a casino Saturday morning, before people with him stomped on the man several times on the ground.

The man, who was knocked unconscious, suffered an orbital fracture to his eye and other injuries. He told police the altercation began after he started a conversation with a member of Kamara’s group while waiting for an elevator.

Kamara told police the man called one of his friends ugly and later said, “I’ll whup your ass too.” Kamara said he saw a fight break out. When asked why he punched the man, Kamara said he thought he was running away and had done something to the people with him.

National Football League

Sunday, February 13 Schedule (Time Central)

Super Bowl

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Los Angeles Rams 5:30 p.m.