Ahead of Saturday's preseason tilt with the Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans third-year quarterback C.J. Stroud made a decision he might soon want to forget.

CJ Stroud and many of his Houston Texans teammates like what they're seeing from new offensive coordinator Nick Caley

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

HOUSTON -- C.J. Stroud found Nico Collins for a touchdown pass on his second drive Saturday in Houston's preseason win over the Carolina Panthers. But he was unhappy with himself because he overthrew him on a deep ball on the Texans' first drive, which was his preseason debut.

Houston Texans fans were not happy with C.J. Stroud’s choice of headwear before and after the team’s preseason game on Saturday night. Stroud was wearing a Seattle Mariners hat when he showed up to the Texans’ preseason game against the Carolina Panthers at NRG Stadium in Houston,

C.J. Stroud shares high praise for Bryce Young ahead of their highly anticipated Texans–Panthers preseason matchup.

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.

Stephen A. Smith argues that C.J. Stroud needs a better supporting cast in order to perform well this year.