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For the first time since 2019, the Texans will be holding joint practices with other pro teams.
One way to put this is that the Texans are doing joint practices for the first time in four years. One other way to look at it is they are doing this for the first time in five head coaches . Either way, it was 2019 when the Texans last practiced in the preseason with other NFL teams.
During that summer, they practiced in Green Bay prior to the first preseason game, a practice session best known for then-rookie CB Lonnie Johnson getting the boot from one practice because he practically concusses Packers rookie TE Jace Sternberger. The other practice was at home with Detroit, and my most vivid memory from those sessions was then-Lions head coach Matt Patricia rolling around on a scooter like he owned the place.I am excited for these practices with the Dolphins and Saints for two reasons. First, the more obvious reason — these practices are just more fun. The hitting is more spirited and the competition is fierce . Also, though, we should have a much clearer picture of where the Texans stand. Instead of throwing against the same secondary every day, C.J. Stroud will need to figure out a Dolphins defense whose cornerbacks are Jalen Ramsey and Xavien Howard. Bradley Chubb will be coming off the edge against Laremy Tunsil or Tytus Howard. DeMeco Ryans' defense will have to stand up against a Dolphins offense with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, and a Saints offense orchestrated by new QB Derek Carr. The clarity coming from these sessions may be jarring, but also refreshing.Then, of course, we can only hope we get this type of drama. From joint practice in 2018 versus San Francisco. Shout out to current Texans safety Jimmie Ward! If you're a Texans season ticket holder with access to practice tickets, the sessions with the Dolphins in town will be the ones to attend. Listen to Sean Pendergast on SportsRadio 610 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. weekdays. Also, follow him on Twitter at
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