Texans set up for joint practice with Lions in upcoming preseason
Add another joint practice to the list for the Houston Texans entering training camp.
According to the Houston Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander, the Texans will meet up for a joint battle with the Detroit Lions ahead of their preseason matchup in August at Ford Field. Houston will now have two joint practices this preseason, including one against the Carolina Panthers at NRG Stadium ahead of the August 16 showdown.
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Texans coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed the report following the first day of voluntary OTA workouts.
"We get to do it in a competitive environment where you're not getting down on the quarterbacks," Ryans said Wednesday. "It's the safest way. I feel like we can get really good work for our starters. I'm excited to go up against the Lions."
Houston and Detroit met on primetime last November for a Week 10 showdown at NRG Stadium. Jared Goff tossed five interceptions, but C.J. Stroud's two costly turnovers in the second elevated the Lions to a 26-23 victory on Sunday Night Football.
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The Texans last year hosted a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams ahead of their final preseason showdown. The year before, Houston hosted a pair of joint practices against the Miami Dolphins ahead of the matchup at NRG Stadium.
The Texans also have preseason matchups against the Minnesota Vikings on the road, though nothing is scheduled for a one-day practice between the two sides.
Houston begins the regular season on the road against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on Sept. 7.
This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Texans set up for joint practice with Lions in upcoming preseason
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