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Texans Make Major Decision About CJ Stroud
The quarterback will play out his rookie deal as the Texans wait for a 2027 market shaped by Patrick Mahomes’ $63 million benchmark.
- On Saturday, the Houston Texans and quarterback C.J. Stroud agreed to pause contract extension negotiations until after the 2026 season, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported. Both sides made a late push to reach a long-term deal but ultimately fell short.
- Texans general manager Nick Caserio previously confirmed that contract discussions would be tabled once the regular season began. Stroud remains under contract through 2027 after the team picked up his $25.9 million fully guaranteed fifth-year option.
- Although Stroud was "more than open" to a deal, the 2027 quarterback market influenced the decision. Jeremy Fowler noted that Houston made "what it considered a competitive offer," but an agreement wasn't reached.
- Following a historic 2023 rookie season, Stroud struggled in recent years, throwing for 3,041 yards with 19 touchdowns last season. He faces pressure to perform as the 2026 campaign begins Sunday against the Buffalo Bills.
- Stroud will play through the final year of his rookie contract while betting on himself to secure a larger deal. The signal-caller aims to lead the Texans on a deep playoff run after last season's disappointing exit.
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Texans make major decision about CJ Stroud
The Houston Texans have made a significant decision about the future of quarterback CJ Stroud. Stroud and the Texans made a late attempt to agree on a long-term contract, but ultimately fell short, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The two sides ultimately agreed to table talks until after the season. The Houston Texans and quarterback C.J. …
Sources: Stroud, Texans to table extension talks amid looming QB market
The Texans and C.J. Stroud made a run at completing a contract extension before the regular season begins, but both sides agreed they now prefer to wait until after this season to work out a long-term deal, sources told ESPN and NFL Network.
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