Texans coach Ryans discusses starters' status for Chargers preseason game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 9:59 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans provided insight on the use of starters in the upcoming preseason opener against the Los Angeles Chargers, set for Thursday night. Ryans indicated that a select group of veterans would not participate, consistent with the team's usual approach of resting starters in early preseason games. He emphasized the importance of evaluating players competing for roster spots, allowing those lower on the depth chart to gain valuable game experience. The Texans are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. CT on ABC.
- •Texans face Chargers in preseason opener on Thursday
- •DeMeco Ryans indicates some starters will not play
- •Ryans focuses on evaluating back-end roster candidates
- •Kickoff set for 7 p.m. CT on ABC
- •Starters likely held out as in previous years
- 9:59 PMYahoo Sports — Will starters play vs. the Chargers in the preseason? Texans HC DeMeco Ryans weighs in
"What's the plan for the Houston Texans in the preseason opener against the Los Angeles Chargers when it comes to the starters?
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