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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) passes against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of a preseason NFL football game at NRG Stadium in Houston, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025.

Photo by: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle

A promising first start for C.J. Stroud in Nick Caley's offense

The quarterback played his first game of the preseason and looked comfortable under the new offensive coordinator's offense as the Texans defeated the Panthers on Saturday.

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