Jets' Quinnen Williams says he's not a 'dirty player' after hit led to Texans rookie CJ Stroud's early exit

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New York Jets All-Pro defensive tackle Quinnen Williams was just as elated as his teammates when they defeated the Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon at home. However, he wanted to set the record straight about a certain hit in the contest. 

Texans star rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud had to exit the game in the fourth quarter after a hit from Williams led to him smacking the back of his head on the turf at MetLife Stadium. Stroud was seen lying on the turf as trainers tended to him. 

Stroud would later walk off the field with 6:30 left to play and never returned in the 30-6 loss for Houston. He was later ruled out and placed in concussion protocol. 

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C.J. Stroud, #7 of the Houston Texans, is sacked by Quinnen Williams, #95 of the New York Jets, during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium on Dec. 10, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Williams went on his X account to post about the hit, defending himself while sending prayers Stroud’s way. 

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"I pray CJ is ok, everyone know I’m not a dirty player or trying to hurt a great, Elite QB like him or any player in the league," Williams tweeted. "I play hard and I play fair. Again I pray CJ is ok and wish him nothing but the best."

Williams finished the game with two tackles, one of which went for his third sack of the season. It was his first since the 32-6 loss to the Buffalo Bills back in November. 

Quinnen Williams, #95 of the New York Jets, reacts after a defensive stop during the second half against the Houston Texans at