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3 hours ago
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Texans' DeMeco Ryans fires back at C.J. Stroud injury concerns
The post Texans' DeMeco Ryans fires back at C.J. Stroud injury concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints. While Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud appears to have no concerns as he continues to not throw at OTAs, there is an additional update from head coach DeMeco Ryans. As Stroud leads the way for the Texans in the foreseeable future, Ryans would ease people's questions regarding the signal-caller and why he isn't throwing during OTAs. Advertisement Ryans would speak to the media in a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, where he echoed the same sentiments as new offensive coordinator Nick Caley, that there aren't any concerns. He would say 'it's just general soreness' with his shoulder as they are taking steps to not rush Stroud onto the field, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. 'There's no concerns with C.J.,' said Texans HC DeMeco Ryans. 'It's just general soreness. We're taking extra precaution with him, but he'll be good to go. No concerns on my end there.' Last season, Stroud threw for 3,727 yards to go along with 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, which was down from his rookie year, when he recorded 4,108 yards with 23 touchdowns and five picks. While many could classify that as a classic sophomore slump, he looks for a big third season, but it remains to be seen how the shoulder soreness will heal. There are 'no concerns whatsoever' with Texans' C.J. Stroud Denny Medley-Imagn Images Despite the current issue with the shoulder, the Texans' star quarterback will work with a new offensive coordinator this season in Caley, as mentioned before. Before Ryans spoke about the shoulder, Caley would also be asked about the limited participation from Stroud, according to NBC Sports. Advertisement 'Yeah, he's locked in every step of the way. No concerns whatsoever,' Caley said during his press conference last Friday. 'I know DeMeco [Ryans] has already hit on this. Everybody has a specific routine relative to their own routine, specific to whatever.' At any rate, Houston is looking to further improve after finishing with a 10-7 record, which won them the NFC South, though they were eliminated by the Kansas City Chiefs in the divisional round. The Texans open the season against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 7.
USA Today
7 hours ago
- General
- USA Today
Texans QB C.J. Stroud has shoulder soreness, not throwing at OTAs
Hear this story Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has not been doing the thing he's best known for – throwing the football – lately. According to multiple reports Tuesday, Stroud is still not throwing at the penultimate day of the Texans' offseason organized team activities (OTAs) while he deals with a sore shoulder. Said Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans: "There's no concerns with C.J. It's just general soreness. We're taking extra precaution with him, but he'll be good to go. No concerns on my end there." Shoulder issues are not new for Stroud. In 2021, during his redshirt freshman year at Ohio State, the former Buckeye missed his team's Week 4 meeting with Akron while dealing with a shoulder injury. HOUSTON TEXANS NEWS: Veteran CB Ronald Darby retiring at age 31 "[T]here was still kind of this feeling that he had that he really couldn't shake, and so maybe rest is something that would go a long way for him," Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said at the time. Stroud returned to action one week later and didn't miss another game for the remainder of his collegiate career. However, the 2023 No. 2 overall pick had another issue with his shoulder a couple of years later, early in his rookie season. In the lead-up to a Week 2 matchup with the Indianapolis Colts in 2023, Stroud was listed on the injury report as questionable to play with a right shoulder injury. He went on to make the start, completing 30 of 47 pass attempts for 384 yards and two touchdowns in a 20-31 loss. Stroud has only ever missed two games so far in his two-year pro career, both because of a concussion he suffered his rookie year in a Week 14 clash with the New York Jets. He played (and started) in every game during his sophomore campaign last year. Whether his current shoulder soreness will become a bigger problem still remains to be seen. Both of his previous run-ins with shoulder issues came at early points in those seasons, so perhaps the latest case is once again a matter of getting some of the rust off.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Texans DE Will Anderson Jr. setting the tone early for a DPOY season
Texans DE Will Anderson Jr. setting the tone early for a DPOY season Don't look now, but a Defensive Player of the Year season could be coming to NRG Stadium this fall if Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. keeps up his attentiveness through the summer and into Week 1. Anderson, who last season totaled 11.5 sacks and 19 tackles for loss, seemed to be in his element Friday during the team's OTA session, blowing past linemen and reaching the quarterback. During team drills, he used an inside move in team drills to get past offensive lineman Tytus Howard to sack Davis Mills. This has become a common theme in practice. The only thing stopping Anderson these days is the whistle and the fact that he doesn't want to hurt a teammate. Since OTAs began on Wednesday, he's been the backfield more than he's been on the sidelines, something that's even impressed third-year defensive coordinator Matt Burke. 'He's on a mission," Burke said Friday. "He dropped a move today in the pass rush setting that was a new move for him. He executed it really well. Really cool to see. He's just really trying to work on a lot of details to climb that ladder to be the best.' While attention is most focused on C.J. Stroud and the new-look offense under Nick Caley, the Texans' defense will once again be the backbone of the team. A top 10 unit in 2024, Houston could be even more improved after adding veterans like defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins and defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson this offseason. Stroud, who hopes to earn a massive contract extension this offseason, isn't the only player set up for a new deal. Anderson could cash in as a top-five paid defensive lineman with an impressive third year. He plans on notching at least 11 sacks and told the Houston Chronicle that one of his goals is to Win Defensive Player of the Year. The version on the field during drills Friday afternoon is a strong baseline to make the goal a reality by December.
Fox Sports
5 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Texans' C.J. Stroud poised to take ‘full ownership' of offense, become elite QB
Two days after the Texans' 2024 season ended in a divisional-round loss to the Chiefs, C.J. Stroud showed humility and self-awareness. When a reporter asked him what he had learned about himself in the past year, he admitted that it was "a lot." Anointed as an immediate superstar in 2023, when he put together one of the best rookie quarterback seasons in NFL history, Stroud saw his numbers regress across the board as a second-year pro. "In this league, being comfortable will get you got," he said in January. "And for me, I wouldn't say that I was comfortable, but I definitely had a feeling like I knew I was going to do well — and even that's dangerous. "It's cliché, but control what you can control," he added. "Control the controllables. If you can't control it, then you can't let it stress you. It's easier said than done." It was a reflective, wise response from Stroud, who's just 23. And it's why I believe we'll see a different version of Stroud in 2025, getting back on track to becoming truly elite. Here we see a young, talented franchise quarterback — with a clutch gene and an ability to throw with timing, accuracy and anticipation that is hard to teach — who has been humbled. The challenges of last season, including terrible pass protection and a big uptick in turnovers (16 in 2024, tied for fourth-most in the league, compared to nine as a rookie), could be what drives him to reach new heights in 2025. It's hard not to notice that Stroud has been much quieter this offseason in the public sphere. Perhaps that's by design. Last offseason, he traveled to China, Japan, Morocco and France for various commitments. He was at Radio Row ahead of the Super Bowl. He played in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. He attended Michael Rubin's exclusive White Party for celebrities. He went on several podcasts. By contrast, maybe his most notable public appearance since the 2024 season ended was attending the Rockets-Warriors first-round NBA playoff series — in Houston. "He's had a great offseason. He's been here, really, since February," Texans general manager Nick Caserio said on the "Up & Adams Show" in April. "I think he's got the right mindset. He understands that we can all improve, and we can all get better, and this is what the offseason is for." A better version of Stroud in 2025 doesn't fall solely on Stroud, of course. The Texans must be better around him offensively, too. To that end, they've revamped their offensive line, though perennial Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil is among those out of the picture, traded to the Commanders in March for a package of draft picks. The Texans also have a new offensive coordinator in former Los Angeles Rams assistant Nick Caley, a first-time playcaller, and a new offensive line coach in Chris Strausser, the assistant for the unit last season. "I will be able to put my swag on it, have fun with it," Stroud said of Caley's offense. "He is all about me taking full ownership, running the show, and that's what I want." The wide receiver room has also undergone a makeover. With Tank Dell's status for 2025 uncertain due to a serious knee injury sustained in December, the Texans will have to lean heavily on star Nico Collins and rookie draft picks Jayden Higgins (second round) and Jaylin Noel (third round). But if Houston can keep Stroud upright, the passing attack has a chance to get back to the explosiveness we saw in 2023. Collins has veteran help at wideout in Christian Kirk, who was a dependable target in both Arizona and Jacksonville when healthy. Higgins and Noel both registered 1,000-yard seasons at Iowa State in 2024. "You talk about playmaking ability, Jaylin's ability to stretch the field, in the deep end part of the field. And then you have Jayden, just a big target, very similar," Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said after the draft. "I know a lot of people said [he's] very similar to Nico in what he's able to do, but you get a receiver of his stature and with his catch radius, it just opens up a lot of things for us offensively that I know all of our guys are excited about." It should be genuine for Stroud. Considering the experience he has now, he should be confident in his ability to take the next step in the 2025 season. "You've got to be able to adapt and change and upgrade," Stroud said. "Every year, the iPhone upgrades. You've got to be able to upgrade like that. So, that's something that I think we'll do. Personally, a goal of mine is to get better in things that I need to get better in. "Being a quarterback in the NFL is something that no one can teach you about. You got to experience it. Got to make mistakes, you got to fail. You have to do good, and you have to do bad. I plan to use those experiences to help others, and be a servant to one another." In that process, C.J. Stroud's ascension should be inevitable. Ben Arthur is an NFL reporter for FOX Sports. He previously worked for The Tennessean/USA TODAY Network, where he was the Titans beat writer for a year and a half. He covered the Seattle Seahawks for for three seasons (2018-20) prior to moving to Tennessee. You can follow Ben on Twitter at @benyarthur . Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
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Bill adding regulations to Texas renewable energy misses key deadline
This story is supported by the Pulitzer Center and is part of the 'Texas Energy Crossroads' project, a partnership between The Hill and Nexstar Texas stations examining the oil and gas industry and the politics surrounding it following President Trump's second inauguration. AUSTIN (KXAN) – Legislation that would have added several layers of regulation to new wind and solar power facilities – rules opposed by renewable energy producers and environmentalists – missed a key deadline Saturday and is unlikely to pass this year. Senate Bill 819, authored by Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, would require new utility-scale wind and solar plants to undergo Public Utility Commission approval and public notice. In addition, new wind turbines would have to be set back from neighboring property lines by twice the height of the turbine and blade unless a waiver was signed, according to the most recent version of the measure. EXPLORE: Texas Energy Crossroads The bill passed the Senate but the House State Affairs Committee didn't pass it by Saturday, the last day for House committees to report senate bills, according to legislative schedules. Kolkhorst described the new rules as necessary to 'help balance the need for these structures with the state's responsibility to protect nature.' At a Senate committee hearing on the bill in March, Kolkhorst said her bill was not about stopping renewable energy production, but she was critical of the environmental and visual impact of wind and solar and their intermittent electricity production. As political winds shift, Austin braces for renewable energy impact Kolkhorst filed similar legislation in 2023 that didn't pass. Back then, and now, the bill faced opposition from environmental groups, renewable energy producers and landowners profiting from wind and solar plants located mostly in rural counties. Jeff Clark, CEO of Advanced Power Alliance, said the bill would 'kill' the state's renewable energy industry. Clark, who previously gave KXAN a tour of a South Texas wind and solar farm, noted Texas leads the country in renewable power production. Wind and solar, he said, keep Texans' energy bills lower and reduce strain on the Texas grid during extreme summer heat and demand. Adrian Shelley, Texas director of consumer advocacy group Public Citizen, applauded the likely failure of Senate bill 819 as a 'victory' for Texas electricity ratepayers, and he described it as a recognition that 'renewable energy sources are an indispensable part of powering the state.' Kolkhorst did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
