C.J. Stroud and Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young shared the practice field at NRG Stadium on Thursday as the Houston Texans hosted the Panthers in a joint training-camp practice. But the morning practice was far from the first meeting for the two young quarterbacks.

After two impressive seasons in the NFL, C.J. Stroud is gearing up for his third year with the Houston Texans. Following back-to-back postseason berths and second-round exits, the fans' expectations is for Stroud and Houston to build on that success.

Earlier in the week, the Houston Texans were hit with a heartbreaking injury to tight end Brevin Jordan, who went down with a season-ending knee injury during training camp practice, all less than a year removed from his previous ACL tear from his last campaign, limiting him to only two games played.

Houston Texans QB CJ Stroud says he’s sad about Brevin Jordan’s season-ending injury and vows to support his teammate through recovery.

Before Caley joined McVay's staff with the Rams in early 2023, Caley learned under McDaniels and other New England coaches from 2015 through the 2022 season. Of course, legendary quarterback Tom Brady earned six of his seven career Super Bowl rings while playing in McDaniels' offense.

Every passing NFL training camp, there's bound to be a collection of surprises and risers to take the field among the early 90-man rosters that end up navigating up the depth chart totem pole, capture big roles, and shaking up the outlook of the team from what was initially expected by in the summer.

Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud said he wanted to play in the preseason against the Minnesota Vikings, but will he see the field?

Each offseason, veteran NFL reporter Mike Sando compiles his annual quarterback tiers — a survey of 50 executives, scouts and coaches around the NFL that provides fans an accurate picture of how signal-callers around the league are viewed by the people whose opinions are the most well-informed.

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