DeMeco Ryans starts Texans QB C.J. Stroud against Raiders in preseason game

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans has chosen to start quarterback C.J. Stroud in the team's preseason game versus the Las Vegas Raiders. Ryans emphasized the importance of giving Stroud live reps alongside the first offensive line to build his confidence ahead of the regular season opener against the Buffalo Bills. Stroud is coming off a challenging postseason, where he struggled with five fumbles and five interceptions, leading to scrutiny about his role as the future quarterback of the Texans. The team hopes that offseason training will help Stroud improve as they prepare for a difficult start to the season.

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