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Reuters
3 days ago
- General
- Reuters
Texans QB C.J. Stroud (shoulder) limited at OTAs
June 3 - Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud did not throw at Houston's organized team activities Tuesday as he deals with minor shoulder tightness, according to multiple reports. Texans offensive coordinator Nick Caley recently said that he is not bothered by Stroud's lack of passing reps. "Yeah, he's locked in every step of the way. No concerns whatsoever," Caley told reporters Friday. "Everybody has a specific routine relative to their own routine, specific to whatever. Whether it's football, whether it's athletic training, et cetera, and he's doing a great job and he's out here and he's working." Stroud, 23, is entering his third season. He crafted an impressive debut season with a passer rating of 100.8 and 4,108 yards, both the third-best in NFL history for a rookie. He was the first Texans player to win Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. Last season, Stroud came back down to earth a bit. His yards per game dropped from 273.9 in 2023 to 219.2 in 2024, and his interception total jumped from five to 12. In two seasons with the Texans, Stroud is 19-13 with 43 touchdowns, 7,835 yards and a 93.7 passer rating. The No. 2 overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft also has two wild-card playoff wins under his belt. --Field Level Media
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
C.J. Stroud Shoulder Issue Downplayed by Texans' New OC
C.J. Stroud Shoulder Issue Downplayed by Texans' New OC originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has been sidelined during OTAs due to a minor shoulder issue, but coach DeMeco Ryans and the Houston staff believe it is nothing to be worried about. Advertisement Ryans, when asked about Stroud's lack of involvement Wednesday, downplayed the activity level and emphasized players' routines will vary widely day to day. Despite the precautionary rest, Stroud is preparing for an expanded role in year three, gaining more responsibility to adjust plays and protections under new offensive coordinator Nick Caley. Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) rolls out to pass during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs© Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images Caley, a first-time play-caller with roots in the Rams and Patriots systems, is installing a new offensive philosophy built on collaboration with Stroud. The quarterback is embracing this evolution, aiming to bounce back from a statistically down year after his standout rookie season. Advertisement 'Yeah, he's locked in every step of the way,' Caley said after OTAs on Friday. 'No concerns whatsoever. I know DeMeco has already hit on this. Everybody has a specific routine relative to their own routine, specific to whatever. Whether it's football, whether it's athletic training, etc., he's doing a great job and he's out here and he's working.' Stroud has been a fan of the addition of Nick Caley. 'He comes from L.A. and New England and he is going to bring some of that swag over here, so that kind of is what I'm used to,' Stroud said of Caley. 'Taking control and being a little more pre=snap, having tools to put my guys in the best position. That is something that we really didn't work on these last two years. Though not participating in drills, Caley noted that Stroud is absorbing the offense mentally, describing OTAs as a 'discovery process' for players adjusting to the new system. Advertisement 'It's really an evolving process,' Caley said. 'This is the time to put the rubber on the road, see what we can do, and evolve from there.' For a franchise eyeing a deep postseason push after back-to-back exits in the AFC Divisional Round, C.J. Stroud remains central to the Texans' long-term vision. Now just a year away from becoming eligible for what could be a massive contract extension, Stroud is viewed as the cornerstone of the team's future. As long as the team captain continues to develop, the Texans are prepared to invest heavily in him. Confidence in Stroud runs deep — from the locker room to the coaching staff, and all the way up to ownership. Related: Nico Collins Issues Four-Word Assessment of Texans' Rookie WR This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
New Texans OC Nick Caley brings the right 'positive energy' to offensive room
What's the feel around new Houston Texans offensive coordinator Nick Caley? Ask his young receivers fresh off their first practice working with the longtime tight ends coach. "He is awesome," rookie Jayden Higgins said Friday afternoon. "He's sending a lot of motivation, really just showing how excited he is for the season and really just getting in here and learning all the new things they have to install. Then [Wide Receivers/ Offensive Passing Game Coordinator]Coach Ben [McDaniels] has been good as well. It is really just a lot of install we have been going over and diving into the playbook. He has been great as well, for sure.' Advertisement Caley, who previously served as the passing game coordinator with the Los Angeles Rams, was hired to help Houston's offense get over the hump as a legitimate force in the AFC. He'll be tasked with taking over for Bobby Slowik after regression set in with C.J. Stroud. Stroud holds the key to everything. As a rookie, he looked like the next All-Pro passer, throwing for over 4,000 yards while leading the Texans to their first playoff appearance in four years. A year later, he put up pedestrian numbers while being sacked 52 times, the second-most in the NFL. Caley's main goal in Houston will be fixing the offensive line with a cast of former starters and young talent. Houston's best lineman from 2024 was Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil. He's now off to Washington protecting 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels, while the Texans will turn to either veteran Cam Robinson or second-round pick Aireontae Ersery. Ersery, a three-year starter at Minnesota and an All-Big Ten selection, said the first thing he noticed about his new play-caller was his personality and vibrant attitude toward coaching. Advertisement 'Two funny guys that have personalities that know a lot about ball,' Ersery said of Caley and new offensive line coach Cole Popovich. 'They are human and they are not robots. They are not out there trying to teach you like a robot. If there is a mistake or something, they are going to stop and slow down to fix it and work from there.' Texans coach DeMeco Ryans also mentioned that there's no off switch with Caley. When he's on, it's 100 percent or bust. "I love the positive energy that he brings, the smile, the joy that he brings to work every day,' Ryans said. 'And that rubs off on the players. 'I know he's going to do a great job of leading on that side of the ball.' Advertisement The Texans return to the practice field next week for the start of veteran minicamp. This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Texans OC Nick Caley brings the right 'positive energy' to locker room
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Houston Texans 2025 schedule: Dates, times, TV channels for every game
It's now a race to first place in the AFC. The Houston Texans will begin their quest back to playoff contention with a showdown between master and protégé out west in an interconference battle. Nick Caley might have left Los Angeles for H-Town, but his career as the Texans' offensive coordinator begins back at SoFi Stadium. Advertisement With the NFL schedule finalized, the Texans will visit Matthew Stafford, Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1 to start a gauntlet over the first month of the season, which includes a primetime battle on Monday Night Football against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2 in what would be the hope opener. The Texans will close out the regular season at NRG Stadium for the first time since 2020, hopefully locking up a playoff bid over the Indianapolis Colts on a to be determined date. While the Texans retooled their offensive line this offseason, adding veterans Trent Brown and Cam Robinson, as well as rookie Aireontae Ersery, there are no guarantees for success. Houston still has holes on the interior and plans to trot out at least two members of the unit that allowed 56 total sacks in 2025. By the strength of schedule metric alone -- using both last year's win totals and this year's projected win totals -- the Texans have one of the easier paths back to the postseason. Despite five matchups with first-place teams, Houston remains in the chatter for a third straight AFC South title. Here's Houston's full 17-game schedule for the 2025 season: Advertisement Buy Houston Texans tickets for 2025 Week 1 - at Los Angeles Rams Week 2 - vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (MNF) Week 3 - at Jacksonville Jaguars. Week 4 - vs. Tennessee Titans Week 5 - at Baltimore Ravens Week 6 - BYE Week Week 7 - at Seattle Seahawks (MNF) Week 8 - vs. San Francisco 49ers Week 9 - vs. Denver Broncos Week 10 - vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Week 11 - at Tennessee Titans Week 12 - vs. Buffalo Bills (TNF) Week 13 - at Indianapolis Colts Week 14 - at Kansas City Chiefs (SNF) Week 15 - vs. Arizona Cardinals Week 16 - vs. Las Vegas Raiders Week 17 - at Los Angeles Chargers Week 18 - vs. Indianapolis Colts This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Texans 2025 schedule: Dates, times, TV channels for every game
USA Today
15-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Houston Texans 2025 schedule: Dates, times, TV channels for every game
Houston Texans 2025 schedule: Dates, times, TV channels for every game It's now a race to first place in the AFC. The Houston Texans will begin their quest back to playoff contention with a showdown between master and protégé out west in an interconference battle. Nick Caley might have left Los Angeles for H-Town, but his career as the Texans' offensive coordinator begins back at SoFi Stadium. With the NFL schedule finalized, the Texans will visit Matthew Stafford, Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1 to start a gauntlet over the first month of the season, which includes a primetime battle on Monday Night Football against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2 in what would be the hope opener. The Texans will close out the regular season at NRG Stadium for the first time since 2020, hopefully locking up a playoff bid over the Indianapolis Colts on a to be determined date. While the Texans retooled their offensive line this offseason, adding veterans Trent Brown and Cam Robinson, as well as rookie Aireontae Ersery, there are no guarantees for success. Houston still has holes on the interior and plans to trot out at least two members of the unit that allowed 56 total sacks in 2025. By the strength of schedule metric alone -- using both last year's win totals and this year's projected win totals -- the Texans have one of the easier paths back to the postseason. Despite five matchups with first-place teams, Houston remains in the chatter for a third straight AFC South title. Here's Houston's full 17-game schedule for the 2025 season: Buy Houston Texans tickets for 2025
