NFL Mourns Loss of Texans Co-founder Janice S. Mcnair at 89

WHO:

houstontexans.com - Janice S. McNair, co-founder and Senior Chair of the Houston Texans.

houstontexans.com - Cal McNair, Chair and CEO of the Texans and son of Janice McNair.

houstontexans.com - Roger Goodell, NFL Commissioner.

houstontexans.com - Hannah McNair, Chief Community Officer and Vice President of the Houston Texans Foundation.

houstontexans.com - Demeco Ryans, Texans Head Coach.

houstontexans.com - Nick Caserio, Texans Executive Vice President and General Manager.

houstontexans.com - Mike Tomon, Texans President.

WHAT:

Colts.com - The Indianapolis Colts expressed their condolences, stating, "Ms. McNair was known throughout the league for her grace, kindness and generosity, and she will be missed by the NFL community and football fans everywhere."

houstontexans.com - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stated, "Janice McNair was a woman of extraordinary generosity, grace and faith, whose impact on the Houston community and the NFL will be felt for generations."

chargers.com - Dean Spanos, the Chargers Owner and Chairman, remarked, "Her prolific philanthropy didn't just lift up the Houston community, her generosity and thoughtfulness made the entire NFL a better place."

houstontexans.com - Janice McNair was honored at a halftime ceremony during the 2025 season, where she was lauded by Texans fans for her contributions to the franchise and community.

houstontexans.com - Janice McNair was inducted as the fourth member of the Texans Ring of Honor in 2025.

houstontexans.com - The Houston Texans Foundation has raised more than $51 million since its inception in 2002.

houstontexans.com - Contributions were 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. Janice served as a director of each foundation.

chargers.com - In 2015, the McNairs established programs at universities across the country to empower students with an understanding of free enterprise systems and with the entrepreneurial skills to create new enterprises.

chargers.com - The McNair Institute for Entrepreneurism and Free Enterprise at the University of South Carolina serves as a model for entrepreneurism centers in higher education.

houstontexans.com - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell emphasized Janice McNair's role in providing "steady leadership" for the Texans after her husband's passing.

houstontexans.com - Cal McNair described his mother as having "an endless amount of hope and love" and noted her dedication to the Texans and the community.

houstontexans.com - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stated that Janice McNair "helped bring the NFL back to her beloved Houston and played an essential role in building the Texans into an organization that reflects the values they held dear—service, integrity, and commitment to community."

houstontexans.com - Janice McNair served as controlling owner of the Texans for six years following her husband Bob's passing.

houstontexans.com - Janice McNair was honored at a halftime ceremony during the 2025 season, where she was lauded by Texans fans for her contributions to the franchise and community.

Colts.com - The Indianapolis Colts released a statement expressing their condolences to the McNair family and the Houston Texans organization, highlighting Janice McNair's grace, kindness, and generosity.

houstontexans.com - Cal McNair, Texans Chair and CEO, described his mother as "exceptional" and noted her profound impact on the Texans and the community, stating, "Mom leaves an indelible mark on our family, our team and our community."

houstontexans.com - Janice McNair was honored at a halftime ceremony during the 2025 season, where she was inducted into the Texans Ring of Honor, alongside legends Andre Johnson and J.J. Watt.

houstontexans.com - Janice S. McNair passed away at the age of 89.

houstontexans.com - She is survived by four children, 16 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.

houstontexans.com - Janice and Bob McNair contributed more than a half billion dollars to charity.

houstontexans.com - The Houston Texans Foundation has raised more than $51 million since its inception in 2002.

houstontexans.com - Janice was inducted into the Texans Ring of Honor in 2025.

WHERE:

chargers.com - McNair grew up in Orangeburg, S.C., was active in sports, choir and student government, president of the South Carolina Association of Student Councils and governor of the South Carolina Girls' State.

houstontexans.com - Houston, Texas, where the Texans are based.

houstontexans.com - The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation, the Houston Texans Foundation, and The Robert and Janice McNair Educational Foundation are involved in charitable activities.

WHEN:

houstontexans.com - Janice S. McNair passed away on July 14, 2026.

houstontexans.com - She was inducted into the Texans Ring of Honor in 2025.

WHY:

houstontexans.com - Janice McNair was known for her extraordinary generosity, grace, and faith, impacting the Houston community and the NFL.

HOW:

houstontexans.com - Janice and Bob McNair established McNair Scholars programs which recruit the best and brightest students and faculty to the University of South Carolina, Rice University, Baylor College of Medicine, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Texas Children's Hospital.

houstontexans.com - Janice and Bob McNair established McNair Scholars programs at multiple universities, including M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and Texas Children's Hospital, to support education and medical research.

houstontexans.com - Janice and Bob McNair established McNair Scholars programs at multiple universities, including Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine, to support education and medical research.

houstontexans.com - Janice and Bob McNair established the McNair Institute for Entrepreneurism and Free Enterprise at the University of South Carolina, which serves as a model for entrepreneurism centers in higher education.

houstontexans.com - Janice and Bob McNair established various foundations to support education and medical research, including the McNair Scholars programs and the McNair Institute for Entrepreneurism and Free Enterprise.

The NFL community is mourning the loss of Janice McNair, with the Indianapolis Colts expressing their condolences and highlighting her grace, kindness, and generosity. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell praised her extraordinary impact on the Houston community and the league, while Chargers Owner Dean Spanos noted that her philanthropy made the entire NFL a better place. Janice was honored at a halftime ceremony during the 2025 season and was inducted into the Texans Ring of Honor, reflecting her significant contributions to both the franchise and the broader community.