CJ Stroud Hurt: Texans QB Exits Game Against Jets
Hold up, Houston fans – the Texans' future is in jeopardy! CJ Stroud, the rookie quarterback drafted with the #2 pick, left the Texans' preseason game against the Jets with an apparent injury.
What happened? Stroud was scrambling during the first quarter when he landed awkwardly on his left leg. He immediately grabbed his knee and stayed down in obvious pain. The medical staff came to his aid, and he eventually limped off the field.
The severity of the injury is still unknown. Texans head coach Lovie Smith didn't give much detail about the injury, but he said that Stroud would be evaluated further. This is a huge bummer for Houston, who were already hoping Stroud would be their long-term solution at QB.
Let's be real – this is a major scare. Preseason games are supposed to be about building confidence and getting reps, not getting hurt. Fans are already holding their breath, wondering if this is just a minor tweak or something more serious.
Stroud's performance before the injury was promising. He showed poise and accuracy in his first preseason appearance, throwing for 130 yards and a touchdown.
Now the Texans need to wait and see what the MRI says. Hopefully it's just a scare and Stroud will be back on the field soon. But if this turns out to be a serious injury, it could have a big impact on the Texans' season.
This isn't the first time Stroud has dealt with injury concerns. He had a few nagging injuries during his college career at Ohio State, but thankfully he was able to bounce back.
Fingers crossed for CJ Stroud and the Texans. We're all hoping this is just a temporary setback and that he'll be back throwing touchdowns in no time.