C.J. Stroud caused a stir when he wore a Mariners hat as he arrived at NRG on Friday. But don't worry, Houston fans, he still loves Astros

Quarterback C.J. Stroud is entering his third season in the NFL and has a new offensive coordinator. The Houston Texans fired Bobby Slowik following their loss in the Divisional Round to the Kansas City Chiefs, replacing him with Nick Caley.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud delivers a 5-yard touchdown to wide receiver Nico Collins against the Carolina Panthers.

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.

The Houston Texans will need C.J. Stroud to have a bounce-back year under new offensive coordinator Nick Caley if they're to contend in the 2025 NFL season.

C.J. Stroud played his first game of the pre-season and looked comfortable under new offensive coordinator Nick Caley's offense.

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.