Houston Texans minicamp update for June 2025: C.J. Stroud is fully healthy and the team has signed RB Nick Chubb. See how this new duo is firing up the offense.
StatPro NFL Beat Reporter
Any lingering offseason anxiety for the H-Town faithful evaporated under the Texas sun on Wednesday. Franchise quarterback C.J. Stroud was back to his gunslinging self, participating fully in mandatory minicamp and silencing whispers about his throwing arm. As if that wasn't enough, the team officially welcomed a new weapon, finalizing a deal with Pro Bowl running back Nick Chubb to create one of the league's most feared backfields.
There are 'no concerns' about C.J. Stroud's status.
The sight of C.J. Stroud zipping passes to his receivers was a welcome one for the Texans. After a spring of limited work, Stroud was a full participant, prompting Head Coach DeMeco Ryans to state definitively there are 'no concerns' about his quarterback's health. This is monumental news for a revamped offense under new coordinator Nick Caley. With Stroud, who has already racked up 7,835 yards and 43 touchdowns in just two seasons, at 100%, the focus shifts to integrating new weapons like veteran receiver Christian Kirk and rookies Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel. Stroud's return to form is the critical first step in building on back-to-back playoff appearances.
Houston's ground game just got a massive jolt of energy. The Texans officially signed former Browns star Nick Chubb, who brings his 6,843 career rushing yards and 51 touchdowns to an offense that already features Joe Mixon. While Chubb is still learning the playbook, the plan is clear: create a thunder-and-thunder duo that can wear down defenses and control the clock. This low-risk, high-reward signing directly addresses an area for improvement, as the team ranked just 15th in rushing touchdowns last season. By training camp, expect Chubb to be a major factor in the Texans' offensive attack.
While the offense is grabbing headlines, let's not forget the unit that carried the team for long stretches last year. The Texans' pass defense remains a truly elite force. In 2024, they finished sixth in the NFL, allowing just 201 passing yards per game. More impressively, they were second in the league with 19 interceptions and fourth with a staggering 49 sacks. Led by the dynamic pass-rushing tandem of Danielle Hunter (12 sacks) and Will Anderson Jr., this defense is built to terrorize opposing quarterbacks and will be the backbone of the team's championship hopes.
This week's optimism is the direct result of the culture and structure Head Coach DeMeco Ryans has built in his two seasons. The team officially confirmed its 2025 coaching staff, with Nick Caley taking the reins as Offensive Coordinator. The front office's strategic moves and the coaching staff's clear vision are resonating with players. The team's own social media captured this spirit perfectly with a post captioned 'Laying down the foundation,' showcasing the hard work and team-building that's happening behind the scenes. It's a new era of Texans football, built on a solid and promising base.
With the offense reloaded and the defense already elite, the message from Houston's mandatory minicamp is clear: the foundation is set, and the expectations are sky-high. The days of being a surprise contender are over. As the team breaks until training camp, the Texans look every bit the part of a team ready to make a serious run for the AFC crown in 2025.
