C.J. STROUD NEWS

Fantasy football: Where to draft Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud It's nearly time for the 2024 NFL season, and fantasy managers are excited about picking Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud after a tremendous 20...

AUGUST 28 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Next start, Week 1 Stroud is not in line to play in Saturday's preseason finale against the Rams, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Per Wilson, fellow QBs Case Keenum and Tim Boyle are expected to play extensively Saturday as they compete for slotting behind Stroud and Davis Mills. Stroud's next game action is thus slated to occur Sept. 8 against the Colts, when he'll helm an offense that will feature a pass-catching corps led by WRs Stefon Diggs, Nico Collins and Tank Dell, along with TE Dalton Schultz.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

How C.J. Stroud’s Texans are using a ‘tough-nosed’ culture to fuel their rise

The Texans have no intention of being a one-hit wonder. That's why DeMeco Ryans has built a culture requiring "a different type of DNA."

AUGUST 23

Matthew Stafford Gives C.J. Stroud Rave Reviews Ahead of Rams-Texans Clash Some high praise from one of the league’s most veteran quarterbacks to one of its brightest young stars.

AUGUST 23 • KANSASCITY.COM

Five teams built to beat the Chiefs: No. 3, C.J. Stroud’s Texans

FOX Sports is ranking the QBs and teams best equipped to stop Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs from three-peating. No. 3 on our list: C.J. Str...

AUGUST 22

What does each QB in the Class of 2023 need to do to be successful in 2024?

As Anthony Richardson, C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young and Will Levis start their second year in the NFL, here are the targets they hope to hit.

AUGUST 20

NFL preseason top moments: Patrick Mahomes goes behind-the-back, Caleb Williams shines

Week 2 of the NFL preseason resumed on Saturday. Here are some of the highlights from the 13-game slate.

AUGUST 18

Plays two series Saturday Stroud completed seven of 10 passes for 88 yards in Saturday's 28-10 preseason win over the Giants.

Impact The second-year quarterback was only on the field for two possessions and failed to get the ball into the end zone in either one, but he still got some chances to flash his arm talent, connecting with Nico Collins for a 24-yard gain and Dalton Schultz for a 26-yard completion from the Houston one-yard line. Stroud has yet to play even a full quarter in the preseason, seeing only two drives in the Texans' exhibition opener as well, but he looks just about ready for Week 1. The Ohio State product will be looking to build on a dazzling campaign that saw him throw for 4.108 yards, the third-highest total by a rookie in NFL history.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

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.

AUGUST 16 • 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.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

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

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AUGUST 10 • 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...

AUGUST 9 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

$60M a year?! Dak Prescott, Brock Purdy and tiers of NFL QBs in line for megadeals

With QB salaries skyrocketing, a line is forming to see who will be the first to hit the $60 million — and beyond — threshold.

AUGUST 9

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