The first game of the 2025 NFL season is taking place on Thursday evening. While it's just the preseason, football is back.

And through a variety of moves, the Texans brass did just that.

The NFL preseason officially begins Thursday night with the Pro Football Hall of Fame game featuring the Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions. The game airs on WRAL.

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