DeMeco Ryans named C.J. Stroud the Houston Texans' starting quarterback after the team's preseason finale against the New Orleans Saints.

The No. 2 overall pick will be the Week 1 starter against the Baltimore Ravens.

"It was definitely a blessing, something that I think I worked for and definitely earned," Stroud said. "At the same time, nothing else really changes. Still going to work like the way I'm working but even more now. I'm blessed enough to be able to be a starter, so young in this league, which isn't the easiest thing to do. But I know my coaches have trust and faith in me, so I'll go out there and do my best."

The Texans were the last team in the NFL to name their starter.

The Houston Texans are the only team that hasn't named a starting quarterback for Week 1 of the NFL season.

Houston used the No. 2 overall pick on C.J. Stroud this spring.

"I ain't tripping. Just do what's on my plate. I'm not worried about anybody else's plate. I got to focus on what we got going on in this locker room," Stroud said. "And just getting better every day. It's not about any of that stuff. It's about competing every day and just getting better. That's not my job. My job is to go out there and play. I got the fun stuff to do."

DeMeco Ryans declared there would be a quarterback competition going into training camp between Davis Mills and Stroud.

The Houston Texans and New Orleans Saints have cancelled the joint practices that were scheduled to take place this week.

"Our two teams have mutually agreed to cancel the joint practices that were scheduled in New Orleans this week," the Texans said in a statement.

"After our head coaches spoke earlier today, we decided this was in the best interest of both teams as we continue to prepare for the regular season. A revised practice schedule for each team will be communicated once finalized."

C.J. Stroud vowed to learn from his errors and "keep growing" after struggling in his preseason debut with the Houston Texans on Thursday night.

Stroud went 2-for-4 for 13 yards with an interception in his two series against the New England Patriots.

DeMeco Ryans said he wasn't concerned about his rookie quarterback's struggles and had a positive view on the No. 2 pick's performance.

"We all have things to clean up and get better at, but I thought it was a good first outing," Ryans said. "Good look at live action. I thought it was good for him."

Stroud will aim to correct his mistakes from his debut.

"Got to make a play smarter and not put my defense in a bad situation, put them right in field goal range, and that's my mistake," Stroud said. "Even though I'm a rookie, still trying to play as a vet and play sound football and not only protect my offense but to protect the defense, as well."

The average NFL franchise has increased in value by 24 percent over the past 12 months reaching $5.14 billion.

Collectively, the NFL’s 32 teams are worth $165 billion, including team-related business and real estate held by owners.

The Dallas Cowboys rank first in the NFL and across all sports leagues globally at $9.2 billion. The Cowboys had an operating profit of $460 million in 2022.

The New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams rank second and third at $7.04 billion and $6.98 billion respectively. The New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers round out the top-5.

Houston Texans minority owner Javier Loya is facing multiple charges of sexual assault in Kentucky.

Per court documents, Loya faces one count of first-degree rape, five counts of first-degree sexual abuse and one count of third-degree sexual abuse. He was indicted on May 10 in Jefferson County (Kentucky) Circuit Court, pleaded not guilty on May 15 and posted a $50,000 bond.

"We are aware of the serious charges filed in the Commonwealth of Kentucky against Javier Loya, one of our outside limited partners," the Texans said in a statement. "We have agreed with Mr. Loya that while these charges are pending, he will remove himself entirely from any team or League activities."