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How Much Will C.J. Stroud’s Delayed Contract Extension Cost the Texans as His Stock Continues to Rise

C.J. Stroud is still playing under his four-year rookie contract worth $36.28 million, signed in July 2023. According to Spotrac, his average annual value is approximately $9.07 million, with a 2026 cap hit of $11.55 million.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 10

Analyst Hands Texans an 'A' Grade Following Breakout Eight-Sack Performance Against Chargers

Houston Texans delivered their most convincing performance of the season, beating the Los Angeles Chargers 44-22 at SoFi Stadium. C.J. Stroud found his rhythm, the receivers made big plays, and the defense recorded eight sacks.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / November 9

DeMeco Ryans Calls C.J. Stroud a Top Quarterback in the NFL After Five-TD Win

DeMeco Ryans has seen C.J. Stroud’s best days before, and he didn’t hold back after the latest one. The Houston Texans coach called his quarterback one of the league’s best after Stroud threw for 384 yards and five touchdown passes in a 44-22 rout of the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.

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The '150-Rec.-Yard NFL teammates' quiz

How many of the pairs of teammates to go over 150 receiving-yards in the same NFL game can you name in six minutes?

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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 9

Joe Burrow surges past Josh Allen in MVP odds after Madrid masterpiece

Over the weekend, Joe Burrow gave an MVP performance in Madrid, Spain. He completed 24 of 29 passes and threw two touchdowns, leading the Bengals to a 34-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons.

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Ranking the quarterback history of every NFL franchise

Quarterback is the most important position for an NFL team. That wasn’t always the case, but it has been the case for, you know, 50 years at this point essentially.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 9

Key Quotes From Texans' C.J. Stroud After Week 9 Win vs. Chargers

The Houston Texans managed to find a much-needed win in their Week 9 road trip facing the LA Chargers on Sunday, as they'll be coming home with a commanding 44-22 victory that takes their record to a bit of a better-looking 3-5 through eight games.

C.J. Stroud News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 9

Texans’ CJ Stroud pulls off wild TD feat during merciless Chargers Week 9 beatdown

CJ Stroud experienced one of the best performances of his career, going off in the Houston Texans’ 44-22 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday evening.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 8

Texans’ CJ Stroud sends heartwarming message after Tank Dell’s first TD in 687 days

CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans had themselves a day against they thumped the winless Los Angeles Chargers, 44-22. The Texans quarterback connected with Tank Dell for a 63-yard bomb, one of his career-high-tying five touchdown passes.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 8

AFC Notes: C.J. Stroud, Colts, Jaguars, Texans, Titans

Colts Colts DC Lou Anarumo said he’s been impressed with rookie LB CJ Allen and how he attacked his rehab to return to the field as quickly as possible.

C.J. Stroud News / Field Level Media / November 8

C.J. Stroud (5 TDs), Texans flatten Chargers, who fall to 0-8

C.J. Stroud threw for 384 yards and five touchdowns as the Houston Texans continued their revival from a slow start with an easy 44-22 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif.

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The greatest return man for every NFL franchise

From Billy "White Shoes" Johnson to Deion Sanders to Devin Hester, here are the greatest return men for each of the NFL's 32 teams.

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Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 8

Texans’ Tank Dell looks all the way back after catching 63-yard TD bomb from C.J. Stroud

With the Houston Texans taking on the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, the game featured an explosive play by wide receiver Tank Dell that is sure to have any fan excited after everything the star has been through.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 9

NFL Week 9 winners, losers: Myles Garrett dominates in return; Packers send message

It is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from Sunday's NFL Week 9 action.

Garrett, Puka Nacua dominate in Rams win over Commanders

Nacua heads for MRI after suffering injury on final snap vs. Commanders

Bengals spoil Falcons RB Bijan Robinson's big day

Joe Burrow's MVP case growing during Bengals' four-game win streak

Colts RB Jonathan Taylor sounds like he knows trade is likely

'SNF' takeaways: Bears walk off Buccaneers

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Texans vs. Chargers Week 9 Expert Picks: ESPN, NFL.com, SI and CBS Sports Predictions

Houston fans can be forgiven for not trusting anything about this team at 2-5, but the national picks are leaning hard toward a road win in Los Angeles.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 7

Chargers’ 7th-Ranked EPA Defense Set to Frustrate C.J. Stroud and Texans Offense Says CBS Sports Analyst

The Los Angeles Chargers enter Sunday’s Week 9 matchup with a 0-7 record and one of the league’s least productive offenses. They have gone 27 consecutive drives without scoring a touchdown, the longest such streak since the 2024 Dolphins.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / November 7

3 Chargers Weaknesses C.J. Stroud's Texans Can Exploit at SoFi, and 2 Houston Must Hide

C.J. Stroud has been one of the few things the Houston Texans could count on in a 2-5 first half, and Sunday he gets a Los Angeles Chargers team that hasn’t won a game.

Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / November 5

Houston Texans Receive Massive News on C.J. Stroud

C.J. Stroud remains on his original rookie contract midway through a fourth NFL season with the Houston Texans. The No. 2 overall pick in 2023 has not yet secured the long-term extension that many first-rounders from his draft class have already obtained.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / November 4

Texans, C.J. Stroud expected to sign contract extension 'barring a massive unforeseen downturn in his play'

An update emerged on Stroud's contract situation.

Two-minute drill: Bengals-Falcons face off in Madrid, Tom Brady returns to Foxborough, another injury setback for Lamar Jackson and more

Texans Signing DT Naquan Jones Off 49ers’ PS

Texans DE Jadeveon Clowney Generating Trade Interest

The 'Last 3-TD playoff game by NFL team' quiz

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 3

Texans Cost Themselves Millions by Delaying C.J. Stroud Extension

Throughout the most recent NFL offseason, the Houston Texans had been stuck in contract negotiations with their quarterback, C.J. Stroud for several months.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / October 28

Texans, C.J. Stroud Were Close On Offseason Extension; Deal Expected In 2027

Although the Texans have been one of the NFL’s most disappointing teams, C.J. Stroud has not been the primary reason for Houston’s struggles. The fourth-year quarterback has shown improvement from his concerning conclusion to Year 3.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 26

Texans Expect To Extend C.J. Stroud This Offseason

Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC, Texans GM Nick Caserio said they expect to agree to an extension with QB C.J. Stroud this offseason. Houston decided to table extension talks with Stroud to next offseason after the two sides failed to reach an agreement this offseason.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 26

Texans GM shares C.J. Stroud contract extension update

Texans GM Nick Caserio shares C.J. Stroud contract extension update after $50M report, addresses ownership support

Thus far this season, Stroud has played well enough to bolster the value of the next NFL deal he will ink.

Texans WR Tank Dell catches first pass in 673 days

Defense lets Texans down again as season starts to slip away

NFL Week 7 lowlights: Aaron Glenn's game management, blowout Panthers loss and more

The 'Offensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 21

Texans seem ready to make expensive Stroud contract extension decision

Texans seem ready to make expensive C.J. Stroud contract extension decision

Questions about the long-term future of Stroud continue to hover over the Texans.

The top two picks in the 2023 NFL Draft have excelled in Year 4

Texans' Tank Dell to make long-awaited return in Week 7

The 'Rookie receiving-record by team' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 18

Marvin Harrison Jr. shows what he can provide to Texans in debut

Just days after being traded, Marvin Harrison Jr. was out on the field in a game with his new team on Sunday. And while he's still yet to explode with

C.J. Stroud-Marvin Harrison Jr. connection a work in progress, but could soon click for surging Texans

C.J. Stroud pumps life into Texans in pivotal win over Jaguars

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The '2024 TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 18