Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud continues to remain sidelined during voluntary OTA practices, marking the second consecutive media-open session where he has refrained from throwing the football. In the absence of Stroud, backup quarterback Davis Mills has assumed the role of primary signal-caller, taking the majority of first- and second-team snaps. Coach DeMeco Ryans noted that players operate on different schedules concerning their participation levels, leaving uncertainty surrounding Stroud's situation as he has only engaged in basic warm-ups and non-throwing drills.