The Texans spent their Tuesday away from the field making sure the community felt the team’s presence all over Houston.
With the club coming off Sunday’s road win over the Chargers and sitting 3-5 in Week 9, the lone off day of the week turned into a full day of outreach. The holiday season is right around the corner, and Houston got an early dose of that spirit from several of its biggest names.
The morning started at Reliant Stadium, where the Texans held their annual Turkey Time event in partnership with Kroger. Players including C.J.
Stroud, Nico Collins, Henry To’oto’o, DeMeco Ryans and others worked the drive-through pickup and drop-off setup, greeting families as they came through to receive a Thanksgiving meal. By the end of the event, the team had distributed 1,000 meals to families in need.
Will Anderson Jr. kept the day moving with a stop at Joint Reserve Base Ellington, where he spent time with the 147th Attack Wing. He met base personnel, posed for photos and signed autographs during the visit.
Anderson’s Tuesday wasn’t done there. That night, he showed up at the 2nd annual Academy Snow Day event at the Bunker Hill location, where he met more fans, signed more autographs and helped put smiles on the faces of the kids in attendance.
“It was a pleasure coming here and giving back. I looked around and it warmed my heart,” said Anderson Jr. “This is a special time of the year and being joyful and grateful it really is a blessing.”
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