Stroud is not in line to play in Saturday's preseason finale against the Rams, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Per Wilson, fellow QBs Case Keenum and Tim Boyle are expected to play extensively Saturday as they compete for slotting behind Stroud and Davis Mills. Stroud's next game action is thus slated to occur Sept. 8 against the Colts, when he'll helm an offense that will feature a pass-catching corps led by WRs Stefon Diggs, Nico Collins and Tank Dell, along with TE Dalton Schultz.
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Team
Houston Texans
Birthdate
10/3/2001 (22)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'3", 218 lbs
Draft Info
2023: Rd 1; Pk (HOU)
Birthplace
Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA
Position
QB
College
Ohio State
Experience
2 seasons
Career History
Houston Texans
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
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Stroud is not in line to play in Saturday's preseason finale against the Rams, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Per Wilson, fellow QBs Case Keenum and Tim Boyle are expected to play extensively Saturday as they compete for slotting behind Stroud and Davis Mills. Stroud's next game action is thus slated to occur Sept. 8 against the Colts, when he'll helm an offense that will feature a pass-catching corps led by WRs Stefon Diggs, Nico Collins and Tank Dell, along with TE Dalton Schultz.
Stroud completed seven of 10 passes for 88 yards in Saturday's 28-10 preseason win over the Giants. The second-year quarterback was only on the field for two possessions and failed to get the ball into the end zone in either one, but he still got some chances to flash his arm talent, connecting with Nico Collins for a 24-yard gain and Dalton Schultz for a 26-yard completion from the Houston one-yard line. Stroud has yet to play even a full quarter in the preseason, seeing only two drives in the Texans' exhibition opener as well, but he looks just about ready for Week 1. The Ohio State product will be looking to build on a dazzling campaign that saw him throw for 4.108 yards, the third-highest total by a rookie in NFL history.
Coach DeMeco Ryans said Thursday that the Texans' starters, including Stroud, will play in Saturday's preseason contest against the Giants, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports. Ryans didn't provide an amount of time for the first teamers to remain in the contest, but Stroud played two possessions in Houston's exhibition opener last Friday at Pittsburgh, so another pair of drives this weekend seems like a reasonable expectation. Stroud is the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year after completing 64 percent of his passes for 4,108 yards, 23 touchdowns and five interceptions while rushing for 167 yards and three more scores in 15 regular-season games in 2023.
Stroud completed two of four passes for 41 yards and a touchdown in Friday's 20-12 preseason win over the Steelers. Stroud played two drives, capping his outing in style with a 34-yard touchdown pass to Tank Dell. With Dell back from last year's season-ending leg injury and Nico Collins returning after a breakout 2023 season alongside offseason acquisition Stefon Diggs, Stroud will have one of the league's most talented wide receiver rooms at his disposal for his sophomore season. Stroud already looks like he's in midseason form, but he may get more opportunities to work on his timing with Houston's receivers in the Texans' next preseason game against the Giants a week from Saturday.
Coach DeMeco Ryans suggested Monday that Stroud and other starters will play in Friday's preseason game against the Steelers, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Ryans didn't mention Stroud by name but said Houston's starters will get playing time. While there may be some exceptions, Stroud likely will handle at least a drive or two, perhaps giving fans a chance to see him connect with WR Stefon Diggs for the first time in a game environment.
Stroud is not in line to play in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Bears, Cole Thompson of the USA Today reports. With the Texans not planning to play key starters in their preseason opener, Stroud's next chance to see exhibition action will be Aug. 9 against the Steelers. While Thursday's starter hasn't been specified, the report notes that Davis Mills has been getting almost all the reps with Houston's second-team offense.
Stroud was a full participant in practice Monday after having Sunday off, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 Houston reports. Stroud had his foot stepped on by Folorunso Fatukasi during Saturday's practice and, after limping around for a bit, was able to finish out the session at normal speed. Sunday's day off can be viewed as a precaution. It's unlikely that Stroud will play in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Bears, as head coach DeMeco Ryans plans not to play several key starters.
Stroud was limping during Saturday's practice after having his foot stepped on by defensive tackle Folorunso Fatukasi, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 Houston reports. Stroud limped slightly for a few plays following the incident with the 6-foot-4, 318-pound lineman. However, Stroud never left the field and eventually regained full mobility. Houston head coach DeMeco Ryans said there was "no concern" at all about the quarterback following practice.
One drive after having what would have been a 62-yard connection to Tank Dell called back on a penalty, Stroud found Dell for a seven-yard touchdown to get the Texans on the board in the second quarter. Stroud ran one in himself from one yard out in the third quarter, then threw a 17-yard touchdown pass to Nico Collins in the fourth. Houston got the ball back after Collins' touchdown and Stroud led an 11-play, 50-yard drive that culminated with a missed 58-yard field goal from Matt Ammendola. The loss snapped Houston's three-game winning streak and dropped the Texans' record to 6-5. Stroud has exceeded 300 passing yards in four consecutive games and will take a 19:5 TD:INT into a Week 13 home game against the Broncos, which could prove pivotal in the AFC playoff race.