Houston Texans name C.J. Stroud starting quarterback for week 1
HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 19: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans throws a pass during the preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium on August 19, 2023 in Houston, Texas. The Dolphins defeated the Texans 28-3. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Gett
HOUSTON - The Houston Texans have announced the #2 overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, C.J. Stroud, has been named the #1 quarterback.
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Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans made the announcement following the Texans preseason finale win against the New Orleans Saints on Monday.
The Houston Texans will open up the regular season on the road against the Baltimore Ravens at 12 p.m. on Sunday, September 10.