Aug 20, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) shakes hands with head coach DeMeco Ryans before playing agains the Las Vegas Raiders in the first half at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

On August 20, 2026, in Houston, Texas, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud shook hands with head coach DeMeco Ryans. This interaction occurred at Reliant Stadium during the first half of the game against the Las Vegas Raiders. The moment was captured by photographer Thomas Shea of Imagn Images, documenting the professional exchange between the player and the coach before the competition between the two NFL teams proceeded in the city of Houston.