Texans plan to induct co-founder Janice McNair to team Ring of Honor in 2025

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A fourth member of the Houston Texans is headed to the Ring of Honor in 2025.

Texans co-founder and Senior Chair Janice S. McNair will be the fourth member inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor, the team announced Saturday ahead of their open practice for the media. The induction will take place during halftime of Houston’s Week 9 matchup against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Nov. 2.

“My parents brought football back to Houston more than 20 years ago and ever since, my mom has given so much to our city and our organization,” Texans Chair and CEO Cal McNair said in a statement. “There is no one more deserving of being the next member of this illustrious group than mom. She continues to be our team’s biggest fan, and I know how proud dad would be to see her name join his in the rafters of NRG Stadium. I can’t wait to celebrate her induction into the Ring of Honor this season.”

A legacy of heart, service and H-Town pride

Mrs. Janice McNair will be inducted into the Texans Ring of Honor this October vs. the Broncos at NRG Stadium. pic.twitter.com/oVsLwtyL53

— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) July 26, 2025

McNair, who helped with the parameters of bringing a team back to Houston following the Oilers' departure, will join her late husband Robert C. McNair, Hall of Fame wide receiver Andre Johnson and three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt in the Ring of Honor. Johnson was inducted as the inaugural member in 2017. McNair, the former Texans Co-Founder and Senior Chairman, was inducted in 2019 while Watt became the third member in 2023 following his retirement in 2022.

“I’m thrilled to join Bob, Andre and J.J. in the Ring of Honor,” Janice S. McNair said in a statement. “It means so much to me to be inducted alongside three of my favorite Texans. I have cherished every gameday since 2002 and I’m so proud of our team. It will be such a blessing to celebrate this special occasion with our amazing fans in November. Go Texans!”

Since moving to Houston in 1960, the McNair family has been generous philanthropists, making education and medical research the cornerstones of their charitable giving. Both Bob and Janice have contributed more than a half billion dollars to charity over the last five decades, with contributions being made through The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation, the Houston Texans Foundation and The Robert and Janice McNair Educational Foundation in Forest City, N.C.

It’s more than football…it’s family ❤️ pic.twitter.com/QxSZ6pvA05

— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) July 26, 2025

The Houston Texans Foundation was created in 2002 at the inception of the franchise. It was born out of Janice and Bob’s strong desire to do great things for Houston, especially Houston’s youth. Since the Texans Foundation’s inception in 2002, more than $50 million has been raised to inspire hope in H-Town. The Texans Foundation leverages the power of football to strengthen our community, support youth development and break down barriers to fundamental resources.

The Texans open the regular season on the road at SoFi Stadium against the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 7.

This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Texans add co-founder Janice McNair to team's Ring of Honor

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