C.J. Stroud: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 25

Houston Texans Have No Margin for Error Against the Colts

The Houston Texans have turned Sunday’s road game against the Indianapolis Colts into an early referendum on their offense. A loss would drop Houston to 0-3, and Locked On Texans host John Hickman argued it should trigger immediate scrutiny of offensive coordinator Nick Caley’s play-calling, the roster construction around quarterback C.J.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 24

Three NFL quarterbacks who desperately need to step up in Week 3

Two games into the NFL season, the excuses are already wearing thin for a few quarterbacks.

Patriots players share strong reactions to criticisms of Drake Maye

Steelers stand in way of Bengals' first 3-0 start in 11 years

Bengals' Joe Burrow sends message to Steelers fans before game in Pittsburgh

The 'Super Bowl-losing QBs' quiz

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 24

Bill Barnwell Backs Texans to Defy History Again Despite C.J. Stroud's 0-2 Start

Houston Texans opened 2026 season with back-to-back home losses, falling 36-31 to the Buffalo Bills in Week 1 before the Cincinnati Bengals handed them a 20-6 loss in Week 2.

NFL News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL players with at least 400 catches in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last 100-catch season by NFL team' quiz

The 'Multi-TD-catch leaders by team' quiz

The 'Walter Payton Man of the Year' quiz

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 23

Texans' Slow Start Lands Them No. 1 Pick in Latest NFL Mock Draft

The Houston Texans' sluggish 0-2 start to the new NFL season has already garnered a few overreactions as to what could be in store on the horizon. And those overreactions seem to be creeping into some early NFL mock drafts for 2027––so much so that one of the latest predictions from Sports Illustrated has pinned Houston with the No.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 23

Texans Week 3 Consensus Power Rankings: Where Houston Stands at 0-2

The Houston Texans are now 0-2 entering the 2026 season after back-to-back losses against the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals. Compared to how the Texans were viewed heading into the season, the consensus has certainly shifted in just a couple of weeks’ time.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 22

Texans Power Rankings Roundup After Tough Loss to Bengals in Week 2

Houston Texans’ offense collapsed when it needed to produce. Though C.J. Stroud threw for 353 yards, the Texans scored only six points and failed to score a touchdown for their 16th straight offensive possession.

Houston Texans News / The Spun / September 18

Texans Legend Concerned C.J. Stroud Is Negatively Impacting Team

C.J. Stroud was put on blast this week by one of the greatest players to ever suit up for the Houston Texans. Following the Texans’ Week 1 loss to the Buffalo Bills, Hall of Fame wide receiver Andre Johnson called out Stroud on Kendrick Perkins’ podcast He claims the fourth-year quarterback has “bad body language” that’s affecting the whole team.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 17

AFC Notes: DeForest Buckner, C.J. Stroud, Nico Collins, Colts, Texans, Titans

Colts DL DeForest Buckner admitted that he contemplated retirement after suffering multiple injuries. “Early on, I definitely had questions whether I’d be standing here today,’’ Buckner said, via Fox 59.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 17

C.J. Stroud's Late Fumble Cost Texans the Week 1 game and his PFF Rankings

The Houston Texans led the Buffalo Bills several times and held a 31-30 advantage late in the fourth quarter before losing 36-31 after Josh Allen directed a 96-yard touchdown drive.

Houston Texans News / EssentiallySports / September 17

'Can’t Really Focus On That': Texans’ Will Anderson Jr Fires Back at Andre Johnson Over Harsh CJ Stroud Statement

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. and quarterback CJ Stroud have been closely linked since the night of the 2023 NFL Draft. That night, Houston stunned the league by selecting them back-to-back at No.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / September 17

Texans' Will Anderson Jr. offers strong response to Andre Johnson's C.J. Stroud comments

Anderson Jr. has his quarterback's back.

Texans icon Andre Johnson rips C.J. Stroud for two things after loss to Bills

Two-minute drill: Lions-Bills showdown kicks off Week 2, historic Week 1 scoring and more

The 'Offensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 16

AFC Notes: C.J. Stroud, Cam Ward, Colts, Texans, Titans

Colts S Cam Bynum expressed frustration with the defense’s overall play. “We had all training camp and OTAs to get together with the guys and make sure we were on point for everything this week, but execution on game day is most important,” Bynum said, via PFT.

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The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / September 16

Texans icon Andre Johnson rips C.J. Stroud for two things after loss to Bills

While Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud produced solid numbers during this past Sunday's home game against the Buffalo Bills, he also lost a pair of fumbles in what became a 36-31 defeat.

Two-minute drill: Lions-Bills showdown kicks off Week 2, historic Week 1 scoring and more

NFL power rankings: ESPN crowns a new top team in Week 2

2027 QB Market Impacted C.J. Stroud’s Texans Extension Talks

The '2 passing & rushing TD games' quiz

Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / September 15

Houston Texans Could Replace C.J. Stroud With Shocking Move

Tankathon’s latest 2027 NFL mock draft has the Houston Texans selecting Notre Dame quarterback C.J. Carr with the No. 4 overall pick, a projection that immediately raises the question hanging over NRG Stadium: Could another C.J.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / September 14

2027 QB Market Impacted C.J. Stroud’s Texans Extension Talks

C.J. Stroud and the Texans discussed an extension this offseason, but no deal was worked out. Talks are now on pause until next spring. The going rate for passers (including many on their second contract) is $50MM per season or more.

Houston Texans News / Field Level Media / September 12

C.J. Stroud, Texans reportedly table contract talks for 2026

Barring a last-minute breakthrough in negotiations, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud will play this season without a new contract, according to multiple reports.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 12

Ravens' Lamar Jackson contract extension will reportedly remain on hold

Do not expect Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens to have a new contract extension signed before Sunday's season opener, according to a Saturday report from ESPN's Adam Schefter.

NFL agent sends fresh Jackson warning to Ravens after Baker Mayfield deal

Was Jackson behind Ravens' John Harbaugh, Todd Monken decisions?

Texans, C.J. Stroud both making smart move to put contract talks on hold

Shedeur Sanders may not get a chance with Browns for a long time

Seahawks' Sam Darnold is dealing with an 'unusual' injury

Houston Texans News / Larry Brown Sports / September 12

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.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 12

Texans & C.J. Stroud Tabling Extension Talks Until Next Year

Adam Schefter reports that the Texans and QB C.J. Stroud tried to complete a contract extension before the regular season but couldn’t reach a deal. Schefter adds that both sides agree to wait to see how this season plays out before working out a long-term deal.