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Houston Texans Announce C.J. Stroud To Start First Preseason Game

The Houston Texans second overall pick C.J. Stroud has been announced as the starter for the team’s first preseason game against the New England Patriots. The news broke earlier this morning by Tom Pelissero.

#Texans coach DeMeco Ryans told @SlaterNFL and me that No. 2 overall C.J. Stroud will start Thursday’s preseason opener against the #Patriots. Full interview coming soon on @nflnetwork

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 7, 2023

This is fantastic news for the rookie considering early training camp reports claimed he was throwing interceptions in practice.