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Just Now: formal browns QB Joe Flacco send a message…

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud took the high road when asked about NBC cutting a remark about his faith on social media.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud drew headlines for his play during the postseason, but he also gained attention for a potential controversy not of his doing.

During the playoffs, a video of Stroud was posted to the “Sunday Night Football” X account where the quarterback shared love for the city of Houston after the Texans’ win over the Cleveland Browns. What the video omitted, however, was St

roud’s mention of Jesus Christ, which led to some backlash for NBC.

Stroud, however, was not heated about the subject, instead electing to show love instead of resentment.

“I love everybody,” Stroud said. “Christ has called us to love one another and just shine a light. That comes from Him. I really just really want to show that love and just really want people to experience my experience with finding Christ for you all and having that relationship with Him.

“I just really want to show love and show people what I stand for. I pray for everybody, and I don’t really have any feelings toward it. I just pray for everyone.”

Stroud was a huge part of the Texans’ revitalization as a franchise during his rookie season, throwing for over 4,000 yards and 23 touchdowns in a regular season that saw Houston return to the playoffs for the first time since 2019.

That’s huge, but he is also part of a group of NFL faces who use the game as a platform for their faith, including San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and Kansas City Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt.

“I feel like, of course, football is amazing, but one day this sport will be done,” Stroud said. “This is our passion, but I think our purposes are bigger than just football, and it’s cool to see people use their platform to show their purpose in the Lord.”

eff Driskel will get the start for the Cleveland Browns on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals and if he does well, there’s a chance he sticks around for the postseason.

The Week 18 matchup is meaningless for the Browns. Cleveland has locked up the No. 5 seed for the postseason and will play the winner of the AFC South. But it could have implications on their quarterback depth.

Driskel — who was signed on December 29 — was named the starter ahead of PJ Walker. It’s a move that could be to minimize injury concerns. Or it could be because the Browns want a closer look at Driskel as a potential backup to Joe Flacco for the postseason.

“I don’t think so,” Driskel said when asked if he feels like the game is an audition. “Every player in this league, their resume is what they put on the field. But we’re worried about winning this game and that’s all I’m worried about. If I start thinking about stuff down the line, whether this year or years to come, I would be doing this team a disservice.”

Driskel will be playing without a handful of key starters on the offensive side of the ball. That includes receivers Amari Cooper and Elijah Moore.

The Browns announced early in the week that Flacco would rest against the Bengals. However, the team is confident Driskel can get the job done. Part of that is due to his experience in the Arizona Cardinals system. Drew Petzing is the offensive coordinator for the Cardinals and he previously spent time with Kevin Stefanski and the Browns.

The Browns have shuffled their quarterback depth chart multiple times this season. Driskel will be the fifth starting QB for the 11-5 Browns. Driskel, 30, will be the first quarterback to start for the Bengals and the Browns in the Battle of Ohio.

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