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Jonathan M Alexander

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I cover the @HoustonTexans for the @HoustonChron | Past stops: @theobserver, @newsobserver, @garnercleveland, @theDurhamnews, @petoskeynews | @NCCU alumnus

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NEW: I sat down w/ C.J. Stroud recently, and after the 2025 playoff loss and the criticism that followed, he told me he’s ready to rewrite his story in 2026. His teammates see a new version of Stroud. Inside the #Texans QB’s offseason transformation. houstonchronicle.com/sports/…
C.J. Stroud is ready to rewrite his story. Inside his offseason transformation

C.J. Stroud is ready to rewrite his story. Inside his offseason transformation

For years, others have labeled C.J. Stroud. Now the Texans quarterback is dead set on writing his own story. 

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A lot of limited guys on the Wednesday injury report.
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C.J. Stroud said Xavier Hutchinson is the most reliable on the team. Said he works the hardest, sprints on every play. Says he's not surprised by his production.
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Called him the "backbone of the team."
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DeMeco Ryans said Keylan Rutledge is dealing with a stinger. Just my observation, it doesn't sound to serious.
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DeMeco Ryans said David Montgomery is getting better and they are encouraged by his progress.
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I have not seen RB David Montgomery yet. He’s still considered week-to-week but could return with the next week or so.
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C.J. Stroud getting some work in individual drills.
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I haven’t spotted G Keylan Rutledge out here at practice. LB Azeez Al-Shaair, who continues to deal with the groin injury, is not out here either.
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I have not seen RB David Montgomery yet. He’s still considered week-to-week but could return with the next week or so.
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S Reed Blankenship is back at practice, as are CB Jaylin Smith and LB Jake Hummel, who have both been designated to return to practice.
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A good day for football.
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S Reed Blankenship is back at practice, as are CB Jaylin Smith and LB Jake Hummel, who have both been designated to return to practice.
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C.J. Stroud has been named the AFC's Player of the Week for his 384-yard, 5 touchdown performance against the Chargers last week, according to the NFL. It is the second time this season, and second time in the last three games he's won the honor.
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NEW: Texans mailbag: Will Woody Marks start over David Montgomery? Why won't team work out Joe Mixon? And more: houstonchronicle.com/sports/… via @houstonchron
Texans mailbag: Will Woody Marks remain starter when David Montgomery returns?

Texans mailbag: Will Woody Marks remain starter when David Montgomery returns?

Popular topics in this week's mailbag were the running back depth chart, Joe Mixon and Marvin Harrison Jr.

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No last-second trades at the deadline for the Texans, who consider their trade for Marvin Harrison the major move they made in-season.
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Taking Texans questions for Wednesday's mailbag. Only thing I ask is if you have a trade deadline question, ask it after the deadline because, again, this will post Wednesday.
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NEW: Has Houston Texans' perspective at NFL's trade deadline changed after win over L.A. Chargers? A look at what they are up against. houstonchronicle.com/sports/… via @houstonchron
Should Texans' perspective at trade deadline change after win over Chargers?

Should Texans' perspective at trade deadline change after win over Chargers?

Fresh off a big win, the Texans have a key decision to make in less than 24 hours: Do they stand pat or get aggressive before Tuesday’s NFL’s trade deadline?

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Jesse Bates might have been a player I went after if I was the Texans. He plays in a similar defensive system in ATL. And he’s an impact player. The Texans having already made the investment in Reed Blankenship could have played a factor.
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NEW: A Michael Jordan flu game? C.J. Stroud woke up Sunday morning with flu-like symptoms, then proceeded to throw 5 touchdowns vs. the Chargers. On a quarterback playing out of his mind right now and why his play is giving the Texans hope right now. houstonchronicle.com/sports/…
A C.J. Stroud flu game? Sick and with the chills, Texans QB throws for 5 TDs

A C.J. Stroud flu game? Sick and with the chills, Texans QB throws for 5 TDs

The Texans still have a chance to get into the playoffs, and C.J. Stroud is helping to make that happen — sickness and all. 

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Jaguars just made a major move.
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Trade: Falcons are sending former Pro Bowl safety Jessie Bates to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a 2027 2nd-round pick and a 2028 5th-round pick, sources tell ESPN.
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FINAL: Texans 44 Chargers 22. The Texans improve to 3-5 on the season.
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There it is. Tank Dell is over 100 yards. This is only his second game back from a major knee injury that kept him out for two years. What a day for him.
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Tank Dell has 98 receiving yards right now.
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