By Justin Worsley,
Houston Texans defensive end Mario Williams will play outside linebacker next season under new defensive coordinator Wade Phillips' 3-4 scheme.
Williams, the first overall pick by Houston in the 2006 draft, has 48 career sacks and has been a cornerstone on the Texans defense.
Phillips was hired in December after Houston fired former coordinator Frank Bush. Houston was picked by many to make the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. Instead, the Texans finished 30th in the league in yards allowed and ended the season with a 6-10 record.
Injuries also took their toll on defense. Williams missed three game and linebacker DeMeco Ryans missed the final ten games of the season. Brian Cushing was also suspended the first four games of the year after testing positive for a banned substance. The three combined players have made five Pro Bowl appearances and are all 26 or younger.
Phillips compared Williams to Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware, whom he coached last season.
The Houston Chronicle first reported this story.
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