And for Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans, there's been one rookie in the mix who's stood out within the mix, simply due to his work ethic: second-round tackle Aireontae Ersery. Ryan

Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Tuesday franchise quarterback C.J. Stroud is continuing to manage shoulder soreness and is not throwing during OTAs. Ryans said Stroud's soreness in his right throwing shoulder is "general" and is not expected to be a long-term situation.

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud missed yet another OTA practice, but DeMeco Ryans still remains unbothered entering another week of practice.