Texans make major decision about CJ Stroud

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Texans make major decision about CJ Stroud

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Sep 12, 2026 4:54 PM ET

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. 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, per @RapSheet and me. pic.twitter.com/Tj0iuo4MCn
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 12, 2026

Stroud is still playing on his rookie contract, and the Texans have already picked up his option for 2027. He is unsigned beyond then, but his immediate future is not in question.

This has looked like a likely outcome for a while now. While the two sides have been in contact, they never appeared close to reaching some sort of agreement. Stroud thinks he has earned one, but he and the Texans might not be in alignment on the salary numbers.

The Texans may also want to see more from Stroud. He only threw for 3,041 yards last season, and was intercepted four times in Houston’s playoff loss to New England. After his outstanding rookie season in 2023, he has not quite produced another campaign to match it.

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