{"id":53513,"date":"2022-08-23T05:05:29","date_gmt":"2022-08-23T05:05:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/former-houston-texans-president-jamey-rootes-dies-after-battle-with-mental-health-issues-wife-confirms\/"},"modified":"2022-08-23T05:05:29","modified_gmt":"2022-08-23T05:05:29","slug":"former-houston-texans-president-jamey-rootes-dies-after-battle-with-mental-health-issues-wife-confirms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/former-houston-texans-president-jamey-rootes-dies-after-battle-with-mental-health-issues-wife-confirms\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Houston Texans president Jamey Rootes dies after battle with mental health issues, wife confirms"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\">\n<p class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-2 hLMqRF\"><strong>HOUSTON<\/strong> \u2013 Former Houston Texans President Jamey Rootes has died after a battle with mental health issues, his wife, Melissa Rootes, confirmed on social media Monday evening.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-2 hLMqRF\">Melissa said that 56-year-old Jamey passed away on Sunday in Houston.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-2 hLMqRF\">\u201cOur family is heartbroken to confirm that after a battle with mental health issues, Jamey Rootes passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 in Houston, Texas.  Jamey was best known for his devotion to his family and friends but was also former President of the Houston Texans, retiring in 2021.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-2 hLMqRF\">Jamey was a dedicated Houstonian who loved his city and touched so many lives through his professional, academic, and philanthropic work.  Our family is requesting privacy and will not be responding to media inquiries.  The details of a celebration of Jamey&#8217;s life will be announced at a later date.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-2 hLMqRF\">If you or a loved one are thinking about suicide or experiencing a health crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline right now at 1-800-273-8255,\u201d Melissa wrote in a Facebook post.<\/p>\n<p><span role=\"presentation\" class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-2 fMZjuD\">Name<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"sc-bwzfXH cvFdtK font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-6 cSLcQo\"\/><\/ul>\n<p class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-2 hLMqRF\">Rootes was one of the late Bob McNair&#8217;s first hires.  He joined the Texans in 2000 and throughout his tenure, before retiring in 2021, he oversaw many things including the creation and launch of the team&#8217;s identity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-2 hLMqRF\">A former Clemson soccer player who worked as a general manager for MLS&#8217; the Columbus Crew, Rootes was hired as the first team president in franchise history.  Under Rootes&#8217; direction, the Texans raised nearly $40 million through their charitable foundation.  He was a co-chair of the Greater Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund and helped direct the Texans&#8217; philanthropic efforts in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-2 hLMqRF\">\u201cWe are heartbroken to learn that former Houston Texans President Jamey Rootes has passed away,\u201d Texans co-founder Janice McNair, Texans chairman and CEO Cal McNair and Texans foundation vice president Hannah McNair said in a statement.  \u201cFor two decades, Jamey Rootes led our business operations with an unwavering commitment to Houston and the Houston Texans.  We are grateful for his steadfast leadership and immeasurable contributions to our team.  Our thoughts are with Jamey&#8217;s wife, Melissa, and their two children during his extremely difficult time. \u201d<\/p>\n<p><span role=\"presentation\" class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-2 fMZjuD\">Name<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-2 hLMqRF\">After the Texans, Rootes was briefly named the CEO of Dynamo and Dash but he stepped down less than three weeks later.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-2 hLMqRF\">On Aug.  19, Rice University announced that Rootes would be joining the university&#8217;s Department of Sports Management as the head of the newly created Hutchinson Leadership Initiative in Sport Analytics.  He was set to teach up to three courses per semester.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-2 hLMqRF\">In the news release announcing Rootes&#8217; new role, chair and professor for the department in Rice&#8217;s School of Social Sciences Clark Haptonstall called the hire a \u201cgame changer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span role=\"presentation\" class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-2 fMZjuD\">Name<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-2 hLMqRF\">\u201cI&#8217;ve known Jamey since 2003 and I have seen the passion that he has for teaching and mentoring,\u201d Haptonstall said in the release.  \u201cHis knowledge of the sport industry and his vast network of contacts will be invaluable for Rice.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-2 hLMqRF\">\u201cI am honored to have the opportunity to serve the amazing sport management students at Rice University,\u201d Rootes is quoted as saying in the release.  \u201cI look forward to working with the outstanding faculty to help develop the next generation of leaders in the sport industry.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__BaseDivider-sc-1fnzlkn-7 beEoaU\"\/>\n<p class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-2 hLMqRF\"><b>If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, here are ways to get help:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"sc-bwzfXH cvFdtK font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-6 cSLcQo\">\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 6\" fill=\"none\" style=\"transform:translateY(-3px);min-height:6px;min-width:6px\"><circle cx=\"3\" cy=\"3\" r=\"3\" fill=\"#212121\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-2 hwhsXf\">Call 9-8-8.  That is the national suicide hotline and can be called from anywhere in the country if you&#8217;re in a crisis.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-6 cSLcQo\"\/>\n<li class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-6 cSLcQo\">\n<div class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-6 cudvxm\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 6\" fill=\"none\" style=\"transform:translateY(-3px);min-height:6px;min-width:6px\"><circle cx=\"3\" cy=\"3\" r=\"3\" fill=\"#212121\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-2 hwhsXf\">NAMI also has the \u201cwarm line\u201d for those in need of mental health guidance, not in crisis: 713-970-4483<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-6 cSLcQo\">\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 6\" fill=\"none\" style=\"transform:translateY(-3px);min-height:6px;min-width:6px\"><circle cx=\"3\" cy=\"3\" r=\"3\" fill=\"#212121\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-2 hwhsXf\">Harris\u200c \u200cCounty\u200c \u200c\u200cSheriff&#8217;s\u200c \u200cDept\u200c \u200cCrisis\u200c \u200c: <b>(713)\u200c \u200c221-6000\u200c \u200c<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-6 cSLcQo\"\/>\n<li class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-6 cSLcQo\">\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 6\" fill=\"none\" style=\"transform:translateY(-3px);min-height:6px;min-width:6px\"><circle cx=\"3\" cy=\"3\" r=\"3\" fill=\"#212121\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-2 hwhsXf\">Montgomery\u200c \u200cCounty\u200c :\u200c <b>\u200c<\/b>1-800-659-6994\u200c \u200c<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-6 cSLcQo\">\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"6\" height=\"6\" viewbox=\"0 0 6 6\" fill=\"none\" style=\"transform:translateY(-3px);min-height:6px;min-width:6px\"><circle cx=\"3\" cy=\"3\" r=\"3\" fill=\"#212121\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-2 hwhsXf\">Money\u200c \u200cllamadas\u200c \u200cen\u200c \u200c\u200cEspanol\u200c:\u200c \u200c\u200c1-888-628-9454\u200c \u200c<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__BaseDivider-sc-1fnzlkn-7 beEoaU\"\/>\n<p class=\"sc-bwzfXH dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-2 hLMqRF\"><i>Aaron Wilson is a Pro Football Network reporter, and a contributor to KPRC 2 and <\/i><i>click2houston.com<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Copyright 2022 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>  .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HOUSTON \u2013 Former Houston Texans President Jamey Rootes has died after a battle with mental health issues, his wife, Melissa Rootes, confirmed on social media Monday evening. 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