Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. has developed into one of the league's top defensive backs after turning in a first-team All-Pro campaign in 2024. For the second consecutive season, Stingley finished with five interceptions to lead the Texans in that category.

Asked what corners he's seen with as good hands as Derek Stingley Jr., Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans pointed to Hall of Famer Deion Sanders.

“We’re really excited to get to Detroit and go against the Lions,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said. “As we talked about all week, it’ll be a great opportunity for us to go and compete against a really good football team, competitive team. Looking to see where we stack up versus this team. So, very excited to get to work.”

The Detroit Lions welcome an AFC South team to their Allen Park Performance Center for a joint practice on Thursday morning. Detroit is looking to continue their momentum they built up on both sides of the ball after two solid joint practices against the Miami Dolphins.

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans had some high praise for his rookie running back after Saturday’s preseason game against the Panthers. Woody Marks, a fourth-round pick out of USC, only had three carries in the team’s first preseason match against the Vikings.

Thursday's joint practice between Houston and Detroit will be a final audition for many Texans trying to earn a spot on final roster.

Texans RB Nick Chubb is rounding back into form as the four-time Pro Bowler hit holes and pushed piles in Houston’s preseason win over the Carolina Panthers.