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

Houston's star quarterback said he's a Dodgers fan while he was wearing a Mariners hat and also roots for the Astros.

C.J. Stroud isn't looking to gain or lose fans from the Astros after wearing a Seattle Mariners hat on Saturday morning.

Nico Collins and C.J. Stroud are back like they never left, finding the end zone for an early Houston Texans' lead.

C.J. Stroud throws a touchdown pass in his preseason debut, helping the Houston Texans secure a 20-3 win over the Carolina Panthers.

C.J. Stroud found Nico Collins for a touchdown pass on his second drive Saturday in Houston's preseason win over the Carolina Panthers.

After sitting out of the Houston Texans' first preseason game, quarterback C.J. Stroud excelled in his first game action of the fall.

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.

C.J. Stroud will always be attached to Bryce Young. The Houston Texans quarterback went second in the 2023 NFL Draft after Young landed with the Carolina Panthers at No. 1 overall. Both gunslingers grew up in California, with Young playing for the Inland Empire Ducks while Stroud suited up for Pomona Valley Steelers.

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.

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.