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C.J. Stroud Calls Bryce Young 'One of the Best' After Joint Texans-Panthers Practice

Praise from Stroud spotlights Young’s late-2024 turnaround ahead of the upcoming preseason.

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The Texans landed quarterback C.J. Stroud and defensive end Will Anderson Jr. in a franchise-altering 2023 draft. But that might not have been the case had a three-team trade with the Bears and Panthers had gone down.
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Sep 22, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws a pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Stroud praised Young as “one of the best players I’ve ever seen” following Thursday’s joint practice ahead of Saturday’s preseason game.
  • Young reciprocated the admiration by calling Stroud “my brother,” highlighting their friendship since competing together in youth sports.
  • Young capped the 2024 season with 10 touchdowns and zero turnovers in his final three games, fueling optimism for his third NFL campaign.
  • Stroud, the 2023 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year, stressed that coaching stability and upgraded supporting casts will be critical for both quarterbacks’ success.
  • The high-profile workout not only showcased their on-field chemistry but also reframed media focus on each quarterback’s trajectory before the preseason opener.