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C.J. Stroud brings handshake tradition to Houston Texans

HOUSTON -- Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud had a handshake with everyone on the team when he was at Ohio State.

When Stroud got the NFL, he wanted to keep that trend going. He now has "25-30" handshakes with his Texans teammates to build chemistry.

The No. 2 pick is fourth in passing yards (1,660), and is ninth in touchdowns (nine), but when he's connected with fellow rookie receiver Tank Dell for scores, their most notable handshake is on centerstage.

Dell and Stroud's handshake revolves around a viral TikTok California dance called the "Squabble.