HOUSTON – Texans star quarterback C.J. Stroud remains restricted to handing the football during practice drills and isn’t throwing due to shoulder muscle tightness, per league sources.

The issue is not regarded as serious with one source stating Stroud could return to full activities as soon as the next week. Stroud is expected to be fully recovered by training camp

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans downplayed the shoulder issue after an organized team activity Tuesday morning.

“C.J. not throwing again, there are no concerns with C.J.,” Ryans said. “It’s just general soreness. We are taking extra precaution with him. He’ll be good to go. No concerns on my end there.”

Ryans was noncommittal on whether Stroud will throw passes during a mandatory minicamp next week. Stroud did throw lightly from

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