Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was involved in a scuffle with Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton during a game. Singleton pushed Stroud, resulting in a penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct. Stroud stated that he wouldn't allow someone to push him, especially in his home stadium. He also mentioned talking to Singleton after the game and resolving the issue. Singleton downplayed the incident, while Broncos coach Sean Payton criticized the team for letting a rookie bait them into a personal foul. Stroud expressed his frustration at being targeted as a rookie but emphasized that he wouldn't back down. The situation involved other players, including Houston guard Shaq Mason, and sparked discussions about the fairness of penalties in the league.
#Texans QB C.J. Stroud on #Broncos LB Alex Singleton penalty 4/4: "You ain't going to come hit me, and I'm going to tuck my tail. I'm not mad at that dude. I talked to him after the game, and everything is all right.”
Texans QB C.J. Stroud on #Broncos Alex Singleton penalty: 3/4: "Time and time again, I keep getting hit, I keep getting my face mask pulled, all type of stuff. I'm not mad. I guess I’ve got to earn it because I'm a rookie or whatever."
Texans QB C.J. Stroud on personal foul against him by #Broncos LB Alex Singleton, 1/4: “I'm a man, and I'm not going to let somebody just come push me, especially in my house. You're not going to just touch me after the whistle. You clearly hear it."
#Broncos coach Sean Payton on Alex Singleton penalty on C.J. Stroud: "We let a rookie bait us into a personal foul."
Broncos’ Alex Singleton on shoving Texans QB C.J. Stroud: “It was nothing” https://t.co/mBFH9CXn6A
CJ Stroud on his scuffle with Broncos LB Alex Singleton: “I’m not going to let somebody just push me, especially in my house. Like Druski said “I’m going to stand on business.” Added he talked to him after the game and everything is alright
I asked #Broncos LB Alex Singleton if perhaps it should have been offsetting personal fouls due to Houston guard Shaq Mason shoving him in addition to Singleton pushing QB C.J. Stroud. “I’m mean, they’re going to call it on the quarterback. You know how this league is.”
C.J. Stroud cleverly baited the Broncos' Alex Singleton into a silly personal foul on 4th down https://t.co/WVure6FdQf https://t.co/zA73UteHBp
C.J. Stroud got into with Broncos LB Alex Singleton after Singleton pushed Stroud on a play ruled dead. Shaq Mason and George Fant immediately come to his aid. Penalty called against Singleton for unsportsmanlike conduct.