The Houston Texans' third-year quarterback downplayed his limited participation during drills last week at voluntary OTAs due to general soreness in his shoulder. Stroud threw passes at practice for the first time with media in attendance after not throwing through the first two weeks of OTAs.

This story has been updated with quotes from C.J. Stroud on his health and offseason workouts. After several weeks of early-summer speculation, a vexing question is now answered for the Houston Texans: C.

HOUSTON — Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud returned to throwing during the team's first day of mandatory minicamp Tuesday, addressing speculation about his right shoulder that kept him sidelined during voluntary organized team activities (OTAs) this offseason.