C.J. STROUD NEWS

Suiting up again Saturday Coach DeMeco Ryans said Thursday that the Texans' starters, including Stroud, will play in Saturday's preseason contest against the Giants, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chr...

Impact Ryans didn't provide an amount of time for the first teamers to remain in the contest, but Stroud played two possessions in Houston's exhibition opener last Friday at Pittsburgh, so another pair of drives this weekend seems like a reasonable expectation. Stroud is the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year after completing 64 percent of his passes for 4,108 yards, 23 touchdowns and five interceptions while rushing for 167 yards and three more scores in 15 regular-season games in 2023.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tosses 34-yard TD to Dell Stroud completed two of four passes for 41 yards and a touchdown in Friday's 20-12 preseason win over the Steelers.

Impact Stroud played two drives, capping his outing in style with a 34-yard touchdown pass to Tank Dell. With Dell back from last year's season-ending leg injury and Nico Collins returning after a breakout 2023 season alongside offseason acquisition Stefon Diggs, Stroud will have one of the league's most talented wide receiver rooms at his disposal for his sophomore season. Stroud already looks like he's in midseason form, but he may get more opportunities to work on his timing with Houston's receivers in next Saturday's preseason game against the Giants.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

C.J. Stroud throws TD pass in Texans' 20-12 exhibition victory over Steelers

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6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

C.J. Stroud makes preseason debut, connects with Tank Dell for TD pass Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud started under center in Friday night's preseason contest at the Pittsburgh Steelers, and threw a 34-y...

6 DAYS AGO • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

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6 DAYS AGO

Texans OC Bobby Slowik reveals top goal for QB C.J. Stroud Bobby Slowik is looking for minor things to create major opportunities entering the 2024 season for the Houston Texans.

AUGUST 7 • USATODAY.COM

C.J. Stroud MVP Odds (Can the Defending OROY Win MVP in His Sophomore Season?) Taking a look at C.J. Stroud’s NFL MVP odds ahead of his second year in the league after winning Offensive Rookie of the year in 2023.

AUGUST 5 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Likely playing this Friday Coach DeMeco Ryans suggested Monday that Stroud and other starters will play in Friday's preseason game against the Steelers, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Ryans didn't mention Stroud by name but said Houston's starters will get playing time. While there may be some exceptions, Stroud likely will handle at least a drive or two, perhaps giving fans a chance to see him connect with WR Stefon Diggs for the first time in a game environment.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Bigger expectations this season: Caleb Williams or C.J. Stroud? | 'GMFB' "GMFB" shares which player do they have bigger expectations for, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams or Houston Texans quarterback C.J....

AUGUST 1 • NFL.COM

Not slated to play Thursday Stroud is not in line to play in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Bears, Cole Thompson of the USA Today reports.

Impact With the Texans not planning to play key starters in their preseason opener, Stroud's next chance to see exhibition action will be Aug. 9 against the Steelers. While Thursday's starter hasn't been specified, the report notes that Davis Mills has been getting almost all the reps with Houston's second-team offense.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

The Butterfly Effect: How one play led Bears to Caleb Williams, franchise renewal

As the Caleb Williams era begins in Chicago, here's how one play call by the Houston Texans changed the trajectory of the Bears franchise.

JULY 31

Full practice Monday Stroud was a full participant in practice Monday after having Sunday off, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 Houston reports.

Impact Stroud had his foot stepped on by Folorunso Fatukasi during Saturday's practice but was able to finish out the session at normal speed. Sunday's day off can be viewed as a precaution. It's unlikely that Stroud will play in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Bears, as head coach DeMeco Ryans plans not to play several key starters.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Has scare at practice Stroud was limping during Saturday's practice after having his foot stepped on by defensive tackle Folorunso Fatukasi, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 Houston reports.

Impact Stroud limped slightly for a few plays following the incident with the 6-foot-4, 318-pound lineman. However, Stroud never left the field and eventually regained full mobility. Houston head coach DeMeco Ryans said there was "no concern" at all about the quarterback following practice.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

2024-25 NFL MVP odds, picks: Mahomes favored, can he win third MVP trophy?

With all 32 teams officially in training camp, the NFL season is finally here. Check out the latest MVP odds and JMAC's best bets for the aw...

JULY 26

NFL All-Under-25 Team: C.J. Stroud, Sauce Gardner highlight young stars in 2024; Lions boast SIX picks! Who are the NFL's brightest young talents heading into the 2024 season? Nick Shook reveals his All-Under-25 Team, highlighting the league's...

JULY 26 • NFL.COM

Could Texans' C.J. Stroud or Packers' Jordan Love be 2024 NFL MVP?

Could either Houston QB C.J. Stroud or Green Bay's Jordan Love win 2024 NFL MVP honors? Keyshawn Johnson and Skip Bayless hashed it out.

JULY 25

Public Bettors Heavily Backing Texans' CJ Stroud to Win NFL MVP in 2024 Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud is the most bet player to win the NFL MVP award in the 2024 season.

JULY 24 • SUNHERALD.COM

2024-25 NFL odds: Chiefs most-bet Super Bowl team; Will Watt win second DPOY?

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JULY 24

Which NFL quarterbacks deserve to be paid the most? Colin Cowherd picks his top 10

Colin Cowherd unveiled his Top 10 most valuable NFL QBs, including Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and Matthew Stafford.

JULY 24

CJ Stroud NFL MVP Odds Surging, Passes Josh Allen and Joe Burrow Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud has jumped into the No. 2 spot in the NFL MVP odds for the 2024 season.

JULY 23 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

C.J. Stroud says Texans' offense is 'a five-headed monster' this season

Second-year Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud said that Houston has "a five-headed monster" on offense. Here's why.

JULY 19