The missing statue was first spotted by a social media user on X whose post calling out the apparent edit went viral ... account in which the statue of Jesus Christ is visible atop the pedestal.

“First of all, I just want to give all glory and praise to my lord and savior, Jesus Christ,” Stroud said ... It’s unclear why NBC made the decision to edit Stroud’s answer.

HOUSTON - Is there no space for praising Jesus? A network faces criticism for cutting off a portion of Texans star CJ Stroud's words. Discover the controversy surrounding this editing decision.