Overview
- The Texans overwhelmed Carolina in a Charlotte joint practice on Wednesday, consistently pressuring and sacking the Panthers' first-team offense.
- Panthers quarterback Bryce Young completed 9 of 17 passes, threw two interceptions and absorbed multiple would-be sacks during the session.
- Rookie right tackle Monroe Freeling, pressed into the lineup while Taylor Moton recovers, was repeatedly beaten by Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr.
- Houston turned the day into playmaking moments with two interceptions by safety Calen Bullock, a strip sack by Mario Edwards, and an efficient 19-of-24, 161-yard performance with two touchdowns from C.J. Stroud.
- Both teams agreed their starters will sit Friday's preseason finale, and the Texans now face depth concerns after lower-leg injuries to Braden Smith and Ali Gaye were suffered in practice.