HOUSTON – DeMeco Ryans is a big believer in the value of joint training camp practices.
For the third consecutive year, the Texans will host a joint practice with another NFL team.
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The Texans held a joint session with the Los Angeles Rams last year with coach Sean McVay.
During Ryans’ first season as head coach of the defending AFC South champions, the Texans had a joint practice with the Miami Dolphins and his former San Francisco 49ers colleague Mike McDaniel.
The Texans open the preseason Aug. 9 at the Minnesota Vikings and travel to play the Detroit Lions on Aug. 23.
Ryans has said it’s extremely beneficial to break up the routine and practice against an opponent.
“The main idea behind joint practice is you get a chance to play physical football,” Ryans said last year. “Both teams treat each other like teammates like we would normally practice. No cheap shots or anything like that, but it’s about getting good quality work in.
“One of things I don’t like is guys coming out trying to make it a shoving match, that’s what it’s not about. It’s about getting in good work with different schemes. That’s what it’s all about.”
Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com