Texans' DeMeco Ryans says C.J. Stroud dealing with 'general soreness' in throwing shoulder

In Houston, C.J. Stroud's absence from throwing portions of OTAs due to "general soreness" has raised eyebrows, though Coach DeMeco Ryans assures there's no long-term concern. Ryans remained vague about Stroud's status for upcoming practices and deflected questions about potential offseason procedures. Stroud, who had a challenging 2024 season behind an unreliable offensive line, has a minor history of shoulder issues but is not currently on an injury report. The Texans succeeded in reaching the postseason last year with Stroud playing a crucial role, and fans hope his current rest is precautionary, unlike the persistent issues Matthew Stafford experienced in 2022.