Texans' CJ Stroud says he wasn't trying to 'little bro' Caleb Williams in awkward postgame interaction

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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud attempted to set the record straight on Wednesday after a clip of an awkward interaction with first overall pick Caleb Williams following their Week 2 matchup went viral. 

Stroud was mic'd up for the Texans' 19-13 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday night. One of the more interesting moments circulating on social media was the brief conversation Stroud had with Williams during their post-game handshake. 

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, right, is sacked by Chicago Bears defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr. during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

The second-year quarterback appeared to offer some words of encouragement to Williams. 

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"Good job out there, bro. Hey, stop taking those hits."

Willams appeared to walk away after, but Stroud pulled him back into the conversation. 

"Come here. Learn from those mistakes. And everything that you got, bro, is in you already, bro. You're going to be a hell of a player in this league."

C.J. Stroud, #7 of the Houston Texans, shakes hands with Caleb Williams, #18 of the Chicago Bears, following the game at NRG Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024 in Houston. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

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Fans on social media immediately responded, with some calling out Williams for appearing to be uninterested in what