HOUSTON � The Houston Texans have signed coach Gary Kubiak to a contract extension that runs through the 2012 season.

The Texans went 9-7 in 2009, the franchise�s first winning record. Houston is 31-33 in Kubiak�s four seasons, though the team is still seeking its first playoff berth.
The 48-year-old Kubiak took over the Texans in January 2006 after the team finished 2-14. His original contract was due to expire after the 2010 season.
Owner Bob McNair says he�s disappointed that the team missed the playoffs again last year. But he says the team showed �a lot of progress� and he wanted to maintain continuity by keeping Kubiak in charge.