DeMeco Ryans offered a concise injury update on Brevin Jordan, confirming an evaluation period and prayers for a quick return. He explained why Houston practiced indoors to combat heat ahead of two big days and a next test vs. Carolina, with outside work planned for the Panthers. Film from Minnesota highlighted a physical Texans front, with Jakob Johnson making his presence felt at fullback and the group emphasizing a strong run game.
Ryans praised Nick Caley’s early booth-calls and outlined a plan to flip the play-calling to the sideline, signaling a deliberate adjustment for preseason mechanics. He stressed Tim Settle Jr.’s potential impact, Fatukasi and Barnett’s return to the field, and the need for consistent technique along the lines. Davis Mills showed command, while Tae Ersery impressed at left tackle as Houston rebuilt its line. Outside of football, Ryans highlighted his foundation’s back-to-school drive and the return of familiar veterans as positivity grows for the defense ahead of Week 2 and joint practices with the Panthers.
The overall thread: roster depth, rotational clarity, and a growing veteran core on defense, with Mills’ poised leadership and rookie progression fueling a belief Houston can apply lessons from camp into meaningful in-season growth against Panthers a week away.
