The Texans have requested permission to interview former Saints coach Sean Payton for their vacant head coaching position. Payton is the latest name that Houston has requested to interview, joining a list that includes Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans, Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon, Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, and Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero. In other news, GM Nick Caserio said that wide receiver John Metchie the Third is making massive strides in recovery from Leukemia diagnosis and could be ready for Week One next season.