DeMeco Ryans, born on July 28, 1984, is a retired American football linebacker who played for 10 seasons in the NFL. He played college football at the University of Alabama and was later drafted in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans. More about DeMeco Ryans
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Ryans quickly made a name for himself as a standout player, earning Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2006. He was also named to the Pro Bowl twice and was a second-team All-Pro selection in 2007. After six successful seasons with the Texans, he was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2012, where he played until the end of his career in 2015.In total, we tracked 433 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
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The most expensive item with a signature of DeMeco Ryans (DeMeco Ryans Jersey Size 52 AUTOGRAPHED!!!) was sold in October 2023 for $350.00 while the cheapest item (2006 Donruss Playoff Classics Football Rookie Autograph DeMeco Ryans #548/599) found a new owner for $0.68 in November 2020. The month with the most items sold (22) was December 2008 with an average selling price of $25.49 for an autographed item of DeMeco Ryans. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in January 2017 with $249.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.68 was November 2020. In average, an autographed item from DeMeco Ryans is worth $19.99.
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Texans HC DeMeco Ryans named to Senior Bowl 2024 Hall of Fame class (04/18/24): DeMeco Ryans will forever represent the Houston Texans and Alabama Crimson Tide as a member of the Senior Bowl Hall of Fame.
Report: Azeez Al-Shaair is expected to sign with Texans (03/11/24): Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair is set for a reunion with DeMeco Ryans.
Texans announce 2024 coaching staff (03/06/24): The Texans have announced the full set of assistant coaches who will be working under head coach DeMeco Ryans during the 2024 season.
DeMeco Ryans was "distraught" seeing the 49ers lose in the Super Bowl (03/01/24): DeMeco Ryans has been head coach of the Texans for a year, but he still lives and dies with the guys he battled with during his six seasons as an assistant coach in San Francisco.
Ryans was distraught over 49ers' Super Bowl loss, Greenlaw injury (02/29/24): DeMeco Ryans was upset watching the 49ers' Super Bowl LVIII loss and Dre Greenlaw's Achilles injury play out.
Ryans believes healthy 49ers' Greenlaw changes Super Bowl LVIII (02/2024): Former 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans plans to reach out to Dre Greenlaw soon to see how San Francisco's star linebacker is doing after Achilles surgery.
Perfect Texans 2024 NFL Draft plan: DeMeco Ryans has eyes on defensive upgrades (01/2024): Houston's 2024 draft plan
Texans' C.J. Stroud has limited practice as rookie QB works way back from concus (12/2023): Stroud progressing and back out there 'lifts everybody's spirits,' DeMeco Ryans said Wednesday
Here's how 2011 NFL lockout helped mold Texans' DeMeco Ryans head coaching style (11/2023): Houston is blossoming under Ryans' youthful perspective
DeMeco Ryans fired up following Texans Week 6 win vs. Saints (10/2023): Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans fired up following Texans Week 6 win vs. the New Orleans Saints.
Peter Schrager awards Texans HC DeMeco Ryans as coach of the week (09/2023): NFL Network's Peter Schrager awards Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans as coach of the week.
DeMeco Ryans pleased with Texans’ run defense against the Saints (08/2023): Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans was pleased with how the run defense responded against the New Orleans Saints.
What can DeMeco Ryans get out of C.J. Stroud and Texans? 'NFL Total Access' (07/2023): What can head coach DeMeco Ryans get out of quarterback C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans?
2023 NFL Preview: Texans build up with new coach DeMeco Ryans and 2 exciting roo (06/2023): The Texans' future will be led by their new coach, QB and pass rusher.
Texans will hold joint practices with Dolphins, Saints (05/2023): The Texans will hold two joint workouts this season under new coach DeMeco Ryans. The Texans will work against the Dolphins in Houston and the Saints in New Orleans this preseason, Mark Berman of Fox 26 reports. Houston plays a preseason game against the Dolphins at home on Aug. 19 and at the Saints
DeMeco Ryans describes last couple months with the Texans (04/2023): Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans says his last couple months leading the team have been fun and also arduous — but in a good way.
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans has not decided who calls the defense (03/2023): New Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans has yet to settle on who will call the defensive plays in 2023.
Important 2023 Houston Texans offseason dates (02/2023): Here are key offseason dates as the Houston Texans get to work in their first year with coach DeMeco Ryans.
Report: Broncos were still trying to hire DeMeco Ryans before Texans chose (01/2023): The Denver Broncos were going for DeMeco Ryans even during his second interview with the Houston Texans.
Why Nick Bosa considers 49ers' DeMeco Ryans best D-coordinator of NFL career (12/2022): Defensive end Nick Bosa declared that 49ers' DeMeco Ryans is "easily" the best defensive coordinator for whom he's ever played.
49ers’ second-half defense steps up ‘when it counts,’ DeMeco Ryans believes (11/2022): 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans explained the mindset behind the defenses second-half prowess in their last two victories.
NFL rumors: DeMeco Ryans will be top head coach candidate in next hiring cycle (10/2022): DeMeco Ryans is expected to be a top head coach candidate when the next NFL hiring cycle begins this offseason.
'SWARMing' Fred Warner primed for monster season, 49ers' DeMeco Ryans touts (08/2022): One incentive defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans used to help get the 49ers through training camp was his daily awards for standout players of the practice.
49ers rookie Drake Jackson quickly impressing DeMeco Ryans, Samson Ebukam (06/2022): Rookie Drake Jackson has made a quick impression on DeMeco Ryans and Samson Ebukam.
Why Robert Saleh believes DeMeco Ryans will be great NFL head coach soon (03/2022): DeMeco Ryans likely will be an NFL head coach in the next few years and not many have a better understanding of his skillset than Robert Saleh.
Source: 49ers' DeMeco Ryans turns down second Vikings interview (02/2022): DeMeco Ryans will remain with the 49ers as defensive coordinator, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Bay Area.
49ers' Fred Warner describes DeMeco Ryans' 'unreal' defensive calls (01/2022): DeMeco Ryans, the 49ers' defensive coordinator, could end up with an NFL head-coaching job this offseason.
49ers' DeMeco Ryans knows Seahawks much better than 3-8 record (12/2021): The 49ers know the Seahawks' record won't matter this Sunday.
From Robert Saleh to DeMeco Ryans: What will the 49ers' defense look like? (06/2021): While respectful of his predecessor, Ryans is his "own person" and ready to show it as a first-time defensive coordinator.
Niners promote McDaniel to OC, Ryans to DC (01/2021): The 49ers have promoted Mike McDaniel to offensive coordinator and DeMeco Ryans to defensive coordinator after Robert Saleh was hired as coach of the Jets and took Mike LaFleur with him to be his OC.
A healthy DeMeco Ryans raises plenty of questions for Mychal Kendricks, Eagles' (03/2015): Kelly admitted that he wasn't sure how a healthy Ryans, Alonso and Kendricks will fit together.
DeMeco Ryans' health, age and salary could lead to first battle between Chip Kel (01/2015): Kelly said he wants Ryans back, but there are other factors.
Is this the week the Eagles miss DeMeco Ryans? (11/2014): Will the Eagles be able to slow down the Cowboys offense without the heart and soul of their defense?
Eagles' DeMeco Ryans facing neighbor, former Houston Texans teammate J.J. Watt S (10/2014): Seven members of the Eagles have connections with the Houston Texans but DeMeco Ryans and J.J. Watt are actually neighbors.
DeMeco Ryans has X-rays after game, Jason Kelce won't comment on abdomen injury (09/2014): Walking around the locker room after the win, Kelce didn't appear to be in any pain, and was even joking around with teammates.
Eagles’ DeMeco Ryans Demolishes Le’Veon Bell, Gets Flagged (08/2014): Philadelphia Eagles linebacker DeMeco Ryans must not watch a lot of preseason football. If he...
DeMeco Ryans ready to lead Philadelphia Eagles defense once again (07/2014): Congratulations! Your weather is set to . You can change the location at any time. Don't have an account?
Eagles: DeMeco Ryans doesn't want or expect diminished role (06/2014): Veteran Eagles linebacker played more snaps than any inside linebacker in the NFL and should have similar role in 2014.
DeMeco Ryans emerges as a leader with Eagles (12/2013): Earl Wolff was sitting at his locker at the NovaCare Complex on Thursday afternoon, his back to everyone, his head hanging low, when out of the corner of his eye he saw DeMeco Ryans enter the room.
Former Texans Connor Barwin, DeMeco Ryans leading Eagles defense (11/2013): No matter who outperformed the other against the Redskins, it’s clear that the two former Houston Texans have solidified an Eagles defense that has allowed 21 points or less in seven straight games.
Eagles flock to DeMeco Ryans' approach (10/2013): The images are indelible of Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis in the team mosh pit just before a game, yelling out whatever came into his mind while his teammates jumped around and yelled with him.
Eagles LB DeMeco Ryans fined $21,000 for hit on Malcolm Floyd (09/2013): Loading... According to a report from San Diego , Eagles starting inside linebacker has been fined for his hit on Chargers wide receiver Malcolm Floyd. The official ruling was that Ryans "struck a defenseless player in head and neck area with his shoulder". The fine is for $21,000.
Eagles LB DeMeco Ryans Happy With Selection Of Lane Johnson (04/2013): Eagles linebacker DeMeco Ryans joined Michael Barkann and Ike Reese on Sportsradio 94WIP Friday and talked about his new teammate and 4th overall pick, offensive tackle Lane Johnson.
DeMeco Ryans' message to defense: 'Do your job' (10/2012): DeMeco Ryans was brought to Philadelphia, in part, to be a leader on the defense. So after the Eagles lost two fourth-quarter leads and saw their coordinator fired, what did Ryans say to his defensive teammates?
Inside the Eagles: DeMeco Ryans has taken Eagles defense to new level (09/2012): Like most great leaders, DeMeco Ryans doesn't want credit. He doesn't want bouquets of praise for turning the Eagles defense around. The middle linebacker doesn't believe he's the missing piece to make the wide-nine work.
Philadelphia Eagles' DeMeco Ryans leads just by being himself (08/2012): The Eagles' big off-season pickup at middle linebacker is making a real difference to a struggling unit. View PHOTOS and VIDEO.
DeMeco Ryans ready to lead in first training camp with Eagles (07/2012): DeMeco Ryans, the new Eagles middle linebacker, didn't need to worry about finding the way to Lehigh University. He rode with fellow linebacker Akeem Jordan, who knows how to navigate the hilly campus.
Sign of respect for DeMeco Ryans (04/2012): When the Eagles acquired DeMeco Ryans in a trade with Houston, one of the qualities often mentioned was the respect other players have for him and his leadership ability.
Video: Eagles introduce DeMeco Ryans (03/2012): Video: Hoping to solve their linebacker issues, the Eagles made a trade with the Texans to acquire former Pro Bowler DeMeco Ryans. Zach Berman of the Daily News reports from the Novacare Complex.
DeMeco Ryans pledges $300K gift (04/2011): As Alabama football stars go, few have made as unlikely a rise to the top of the game as DeMeco Ryans. A native of Bessemer, Ala., Ryans rose from a three-star recruit to Consensus All-America status for the Crimson Tide as a senior linebacker in 2005.