The New England Patriots have rejected requests from the Houston Texans to interview director of player personnel Nick Caserio and director of college scouting Monti Ossenfort for their general manager vacancy.

The Philadelphia Eagles also denied the request of the Texans to interview vice president of player personnel Joe Douglas.

Under the NFL's loosened rules for hiring executives from other teams, Caserio and Ossenfort still might be able to interview for the Texans' GM job after the Patriots' season ends.

The Texans are now focused on Packers director of player personnel Brian Gutekunst and Bills vice president of player personnel Brian Gaine.