Texans fire VP of communications Amy Palcic
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Sweeping changes in Houston continue.
The Texans fired vice president of communications Amy Palcic, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
On what was arguably the most humiliating day of my life, people showed up — my friends, colleagues, total strangers. PR can often be a thankless job. We live behind the scenes lifting others up. A great reminder that being a good person matters in the long run.
— Amy Palcic (@amypalcic) November 12, 2020
THANK YOU ❤️
Palcic was the first woman to serve as the top PR contact for a team. Well respected around the league and within media circles, Palcic's team won the 2017 Pete Rozelle award, presented annually by the Pro Football Writers of America to the best PR staff.
Palcic has been with the Texans since 2013. Her time with Houston included helping manage J.J. Watt's Hurricane Harvey fund in the aftermath of the natural disaster that devastated the region.
First & only woman to be head of PR for an NFL team and winner of the Rozelle Award for best PR Staff in the NFL.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) November 11, 2020
Massive help in my hurricane relief efforts, community events and much more.
Whoever picks up @amypalcic will be getting one of the absolute best in the business.
The firing is the latest tumult in the Houston organization, coming after head coach Bill O'Brien was fired earlier this year. In the summer of 2019, the team fired then-GM Brian Gaine.
Palcic's dismissal further empowers executive vice president of football operations Jack Easterby's standing within the organization as he will help fill the new GM, coach, and now PR roles.