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Ryans' identity of physicality rubbing off on Texans' defense

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HOUSTON -- In a late July practice, the day ended with a two-minute drill. Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud fired a dart over the middle to wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who sprinted for 10 yards. When he saw defenders approaching him, he slowed down and curled up.

But safety Jimmie Ward barreled toward Diggs and launched himself, creating a collision. The two started jawing, and the sidelines cleared with pushing and shoving in the blistering heat. Then cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. heard something he didn't appreciate from tight end Dalton Schultz and shoved Schultz to the ground, creating more commotion before the offense and defense finally were separated.