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

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

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 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

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Their friendship dates back to AAU hoops and a high school football game to settle the best team in California.

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