C.J. Stroud and Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young shared the practice field at NRG Stadium on Thursday as the Houston Texans hosted the Panthers in a joint training-camp practice. But the morning practice was far from the first meeting for the two young quarterbacks.

Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud recently shared high praise for fellow 2023 NFL draftee Bryce Young, calling him one of the best quarterbacks he has ever seen.

On Thursday, the two reunited when Stroud’s Houston Texans hosted Young’s Carolina Panthers for a joint practice ahead of Saturday’s preseason game. The quarterbacks were all business during drills, with both players making some nice throws during the two-hour workout. Afterward, they took some time to catch up and chat.

Before Caley joined McVay's staff with the Rams in early 2023, Caley learned under McDaniels and other New England coaches from 2015 through the 2022 season. Of course, legendary quarterback Tom Brady earned six of his seven career Super Bowl rings while playing in McDaniels' offense.

Every passing NFL training camp, there's bound to be a collection of surprises and risers to take the field among the early 90-man rosters that end up navigating up the depth chart totem pole, capture big roles, and shaking up the outlook of the team from what was initially expected by in the summer.

Houston Texans QB CJ Stroud says he’s sad about Brevin Jordan’s season-ending injury and vows to support his teammate through recovery.

Perhaps the Texans' biggest decision of this current era was backing out of a proposed trade with the Panthers and Bears in 2023.

Earlier in the week, the Houston Texans were hit with a heartbreaking injury to tight end Brevin Jordan, who went down with a season-ending knee injury during training camp practice, all less than a year removed from his previous ACL tear from his last campaign, limiting him to only two games played.