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Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud addresses the media as the team returns to NRG Stadium.

Houston Texans' Head Coach DeMeco Ryans addressed the media as the players returned to the stadium. Ryans discussed building the roster for 2024 and his thoughts on the team's upcoming uniform release.

DE Danielle Hunter addressed the media for the first time as a Texan to discuss returning to his hometown, his respect for Head Coach DeMeco Ryans and his excitement of joining the team.

RB Joe Mixon addressed the media for the first time as a Texan to talk about the leadership of Head Coach DeMeco Ryans, his excitement to play with his new young teammates and his expectations of his role in this offense.

Executive VP & GM Nick Caserio addressed the media on Wednesday to discuss offseason player objectives, the running back market and the use of the franchise tag.

Houston Texans' Head Coach DeMeco Ryans spoke to the media about how he evaluates players at the combine and what's ahead for the team.

Former Texans WR Andre Johnson speaks to the media for the first time since being selected as a 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee.

Head Coach DeMeco Ryans addressed the media on Monday to break down his first season as head coach, the significant games throughout the season and looking for more talent to help the team during the offseason.

QB C.J. Stroud spoke to the media on Monday to reflect on his rookie season, his plans for the offseason and his optimism for next season.

DE Will Anderson Jr. addressed the media on Monday to discuss his rookie season, talks about his admiration for Coach DeMeco Ryans and what he learned from the veterans on the team.

Head Coach DeMeco Ryans addressed the media after the AFC Divisional loss to the Ravens to give credit to the team for their effort this season and breaks down the reasons why the team couldn't get into an offensive rhythm.

QB C.J. Stroud spoke to the media after the 34-10 loss to the Ravens in the AFC Divisional Round to talk about the missed assignments in the game and talks about his growth after finishing his rookie season.

Head Coach DeMeco Ryans spoke to the media on Tuesday to discuss practicing in the cold weather preparing for Baltimore, the MVP-caliber from QB Lamar Jackson and the plan to contain WR Zay Flowers.

QB C.J. Stroud addressed the media on Tuesday to talk about the team's growth since the last time they played the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1.

Head Coach DeMeco Ryans spoke to the media on Monday to talk about the consistency of the of the men as they move on to the Divisional game, practicing in the cold this week and discusses who could be their next opponent.

Head Coach DeMeco Ryans addressed the media after the Wild Card win to break down the back-to-back interceptions, Brevin Jordan's touchdown and the overall play from the team in the 45-14 victory.

QB C.J. Stroud addressed the media after the Wild Card victory to talk about his first playoff win, breaks down his pregame routine and thanks the fans for the loud stadium atmosphere.

QB C.J. Stroud addressed the media on Tuesday to reflect on his first regular rookie season and breaks down the goals the rookie class made prior to the start of the season and talks about how they accomplished them and more this season.

Head Coach DeMeco Ryans spoke to the media on Tuesday about establishing playoff expectations for his team and talks about the adjustments the team plans to make after watching film from the Week 16 loss to the Browns.

Head Coach DeMeco Ryans spoke to the media on Monday to talk about expectations as he enters the postseason, breaks down the success of the team after his first year as head coach and provides injury updates.

Head Coach DeMeco Ryans addressed the media after the 23-19 victory to give credit to WR Nico Collins for his big time plays, the leadership of QB C.J. Stroud and the overall energy from the team headed into the Week 18 matchup.

QB C.J. Stroud addressed the media after the 23-19 victory against the Colts to break down the first touchdown play of the game, his relationship with WR Nico Collins and how blessed he is to make the playoffs during his rookie season.

WR Nico Collins spoke to the media after the 23-19 victory against the Colts and breaks down his mindset during one-on-one coverage and recaps his 195 receiving yards.

Head Coach DeMeco Ryans addressed the media on Tuesday to discuss the Colts' defensive talent, his decision to hire OC Bobby Slowik and breaks down the experience of Colts' QB Gardner Minshew.

QB C.J. Stroud spoke to the media on Wednesday and breaks down his relationship with his teammates and the chemistry the team is forming on and off the field.