5 takeaways from Texans training camp Day 1

The Houston Texans held their first day of 2021 training camp. Here are five observations from practice, including how QB Deshaun Watson participated.

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans held their first day of training camp practice at the Houston Methodist Training Center on Wednesday. Prior to kickoff, the elephant in the room was if estranged quarterback Deshaun Watson would take the field amid his trade request and pending litigation against him.

Coach David Culley told reporters after practice that he expected Watson to be in camp.

“We expected him to be here, just like all the other people that were here,” said Culley. “It was no surprise and it was business as usual with everybody here.”

Watson wasn’t the only storyline from day one of camp. Here are five takeaways from the first day of Texans training camp.