C.J. Stroud caused a stir when he wore a Mariners hat as he arrived at NRG on Friday. But don't worry, Houston fans, he still loves Astros

Quarterback C.J. Stroud is entering his third season in the NFL and has a new offensive coordinator. The Houston Texans fired Bobby Slowik following their loss in the Divisional Round to the Kansas City Chiefs, replacing him with Nick Caley.

The Texans are sitting at 1-1 in the preseason following C.J. Stroud's touchdown pass to Nico Collins in the first quarter.

Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud recently shared high praise for fellow 2023 NFL draftee Bryce Young, calling him one of the best quarterbacks he has ever seen.

When the Carolina Panthers traded a king's ransom to the Chicago Bears for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft to select quarterback Bryce Young over C.J. Stroud, it was

On Thursday, the two reunited when Stroud’s Houston Texans hosted Young’s Carolina Panthers for a joint practice ahead of Saturday’s preseason game. The quarterbacks were all business during drills, with both players making some nice throws during the two-hour workout. Afterward, they took some time to catch up and chat.

The Houston Texans will need C.J. Stroud to have a bounce-back year under new offensive coordinator Nick Caley if they're to contend in the 2025 NFL season.

Their friendship dates back to AAU hoops and a high school football game to settle the best team in California.