HOUSTON – Five men have one collective goal: protect quarterback C.J. Stroud and open pathways for a running game now led by Nick Chubb.

Since the Texans executed the reset of the offensive line that coach DeMeco Ryans first signaled was coming publicly during the NFL scouting combine, it has been a dramatic overhaul.

Trading five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil to the Washington Commanders was the watershed move that led up to months of personnel changes.

A grueling training camp and preseason spent identifying the best configurations under the direction of offensive line coach and run game coordinator Cole Popovich.

A ton of scrutiny after a rough season last year capped by major pass protection breakdowns in a playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.

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