Report: Agents believe Texans not interested in players who've protested

After making waves during the 2017 season with an ill-advised comment about player protests, it seems Houston Texans owner Bob McNair still holds a grudge against those who've taken a knee during the national anthem.

The Texans apparently will not be pursuing free agents who have taken part in pregame protests during the national anthem, Jerome Solomon of the Houston Chronicle reports.

"I spoke with two NFL agents this week who said word is the Texans aren’t interested in any players who participated in pregame kneel-downs in protest of police brutality," Solomon said.

McNair was under scrutiny last October after comparing NFL player protests to "inmates running the prison." He later apologized, but this recent news will not aid his already-suffering public image.

The report could have ramifications beyond McNair's perception. Free agents - whether or not they have protested - may not be interested in signing with Houston, which could mean the team may miss out on some good football players.