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For Just The Second Time In 19 Seasons, No Rookie QB Will Start Week 1

The days of young quarterbacks patiently waiting for their turn to take over after they learn the NFL game are mostly a thing of the past.

SEPTEMBER 8 • FOX SPORTS

For Just The Second Time In 19 Seasons, No Rookie QB Will Start Week 1

Miles Davis' TD run lifts Panthers to 16-13 win over Texans in preseason finale

Rookie Miles Davis ran for a 1-yard touchdown, Ryan Fitzgerald kicked three field goals and the Carolina Panthers held on to defeat the Houston Texans 16-13 in the preseason finale...

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Harris Hits: Texans Offense Closes 2026 Training Camp With a Statement Day at Panthers Joint Practice John Harris closes 2026 training camp from Charlotte, where C.J. Stroud, Davis Mills and the Texans offense finished the Panthers joint prac...

AUGUST 27 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Thomas Booker sacks Davis Mills! Watch as defensive tackle Thomas Booker sacks Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills for a 7-yard loss during the second quarter.

AUGUST 21 • RAIDERS.COM

Lander Barton Pounces on Fumble for Chargers Takeaway Chargers linebacker Lander Barton comes up with the loose ball after pressure forces Texans quarterback Davis Mills to fumble in the pocket,...

AUGUST 14 • CHARGERS.COM

Texans' DeMeco Ryans praises rookie Marlin Klein after catch vs Chargers in his NFL debut

Houston rookie second-rounder Marlin Klein played just 11 snaps in his NFL debut Thursday night against the Los Angeles Chargers

AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

"Is Davis Mills the best QB on the Texans?": NFL insider raises question on C. J. Stroud's future after backup Houston QB impresses Davis Mills made his first appearance for the Houston Texans on Thursday. After the first drive, the team brought in Graham Mertz for the game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

AUGUST 14 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"Time to bench C. J. Stroud": NFL fans react as Davis Mills impresses in Texans' preseason game vs. Chargers Davis Mills has not had many opportunities to impress on the field for the Houston Texans ever since they drafted C.J. Stroud second overall in 2023. However, Thursday was one of t...

AUGUST 14 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

How to live stream Texans vs Chargers: Watch NFL Preseason, TV channel The Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers open their 2026 preseason Thursday night in Houston, with many of the biggest names expected to...

AUGUST 13 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Harris Hits: Jared Wayne Steals the Show at August 7 Texans Training Camp Wayne torched coverage, Davis Mills strung together four straight and the defense never let up.

AUGUST 7 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Kamari Ramsey begins making his case as the Texans' next breakout defensive back The Houston Texans might've found another defensive diamond in safety Kamari Ramsey after the rookie playmaker intercepted a pass from quart...

AUGUST 2 • TOROTIMES.COM

Set for QB2 duties again Mills is expected to reprise his role as the Texans' backup quarterback behind C.J. Stroud and ahead of Graham Mertz for the 2026 season, Jared Koch of SI.com reports.

Impact Mills has served as the Texans' QB2 for each of the past two seasons, but he started in three games during the 2025 season while Stroud was sidelined due to a concussion. Mills led the Texans to wins in all three of his starts, completing 59.5 percent of his passes for 719 yards, five touchdowns and one interception while turning seven carries into 38 yards and a score in that span. Stroud hasn't had the same kind of production over the past two years as he did in his rookie campaign in 2023, and he committed seven turnovers across Houston's two playoff games. If Stroud has a slow start to the 2026 season, then that could be enough for head coach DeMeco Ryans to turn the keys to the offense over the Mills.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

C.J. Stroud just landed on an NFL insider's doomsday clock If C.J. Stroud flounders again in 2026, will Davis Mills get one last look? NFL Insider John Frascella thinks it could happen.

JULY 12 • TOROTIMES.COM

Davis Mills on Why Year 2 of the Texans Offense Is "Light Years Ahead" "It's always nice going into year two of an offense instead of having to fully install the entire thing for the first time," Mills said.

JULY 10 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

All-Access: Mills Relives Mid-Season Heroics, Woodaz and Ramsey On Transition To NFL Texans QB Davis Mills revisits his three mid-season wins that saved the 2025 playoff push, while rookies Wade Woodaz and Kamari Ramsey discu...

JUNE 16 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Davis Mills' Backup QB Ranking Reinforces Why Texans Can't Entertain Trade Davis Mills finds himself ranked as one of the stronger backups the league has to offer.

JUNE 4 • SI.COM

Should the Texans Try to Trade QB Davis Mills? Would the Houston Texans be best off by trying to shop Davis Mills before next season?

MAY 24 • SI.COM

3 Davis Mills trade destinations that make sense in the 2026 offseason If the Houston Texans decide to give Davis Mills an opportunity to start elsewhere in the 2026 offseason, which teams make the most sense fo...

FEBRUARY 25 • NFLSPINZONE.COM

NFL Draft analyst proposes Jets consider two risky trades for backup quarterbacks Daniel Jeremiah thinks the New York Jets could make a move for either Davis Mills or Tanner McKee in the 2026 offseason.

FEBRUARY 22 • THEJETPRESS.COM

This overlooked QB option could solve the Dolphins' biggest question According to Bleacher Report, Davis Mills should be a trade target for the Miami Dolphins due to his past relationship with Bobby Slowik.

FEBRUARY 10 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

Goes unused in loss Mills did not play in Sunday's 28-16 playoff loss to the Patriots.

Impact Mills never got off the bench despite the struggles of starter C.J. Stroud, who threw four interceptions. The former had an effective run as a starter, guiding Houston to three straight wins when Stroud missed time due to a concussion. Mills finished the 2025 regular season with a 57.2 completion percentage (91-for-159) for 915 yards and five touchdowns over six games. He's under contract for another season and could be in for a greater role in 2026, if Stroud is unable to recapture the promise he showed as a rookie in 2023.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Will Texans bench C.J. Stroud? Why turnover-filled first half has fans calling for Davis Mills | Sporting News Houston's star quarterback has struggled through two playoff games, prompting questions of whether Davis Mills could see some action.

JANUARY 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Available for wild-card round Mills (personal) is listed as active for Monday's wild-card round matchup against the Steelers.

Impact Mills traveled to Pittsburgh a day late for personal reasons. Now back with the team, the 27-year-old will be the backup quarterback option behind C.J. Stroud. Graham Mertz (coach's decision) is inactive for the contest.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Report: Texans backup QB Davis Mills available vs. Steelers Deadspin | Report: Texans backup QB Davis Mills available vs. Steelers

JANUARY 12 • DEADSPIN.COM

Will be available vs. Steelers Mills (personal) is expected to be active as the backup to starting quarterback C.J. Stroud during Sunday's wild-card round matchup on the road against Pittsburgh, Ian Rapoport of...

Impact Mills stayed in Houston an extra day for personal reasons, but he's now traveling to face the Steelers. While the backup quarterback is officially listed as questionable, the expectation is that Mills will be cleared in advance of Monday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. Graham Mertz is also available as the No. 3 man behind Stroud and Mills.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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For Just The Second Time In 19 Seasons, No Rookie QB Will Start Week 1

Miles Davis' TD run lifts Panthers to 16-13 win over Texans in preseason finale

Texans' DeMeco Ryans praises rookie Marlin Klein after catch vs Chargers in his NFL debut