Texans request permission to interview Patriots executive Nick Caserio

Director of player personnel Nick Caserio of the New England Patriots walks onto the field prior to a preseason game on August 25, 2017 against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.The Texans have requested permission to interview New England Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio, according to league sources not authorized to speak publicly.

The Texans pursued Caserio last year when they fired general manager Brian Gaine and briefly drew a tampering charge from the Patriots that was withdrawn when the AFC South franchise agreed to stop their pursuit of him.

Under his revised two-year contract, Caserio, 43, now has the freedom to interview for general manager jobs.…