Son of Former Texans Owner Sues NFL for $60M Over Alleged Silencing Efforts

Robert Cary McNair Jr., son of the late Houston Texans owner Robert McNair and brother to current team owner Cal McNair, has filed a lawsuit against the NFL seeking over $60 million in damages. The lawsuit alleges that the NFL conspired to silence McNair Jr. by orchestrating a restructuring of the McNair family business and trust, which led to Cal McNair being installed as the owner's representative while McNair Jr. was removed from his executive roles. McNair Jr. had been vocal in questioning the NFL and the Texans' handling of high-profile player scandals, including the Deshaun Watson cases, which the NFL allegedly sought to suppress. The suit claims tortious interference, asserting that the NFL deliberately interfered with McNair Jr.'s contractual and business relationships to exclude him from any influence over NFL-related matters. Attorney Tony Buzbee representing McNair Jr. stated that the evidence will show the NFL's intentional efforts to silence him, and McNair Jr. is pursuing legal action after failed attempts to reach a resolution outside of court. The NFL, the Texans, and McNair Interests have yet to comment on the allegations.