CJ Stroud Gearing Up for ‘Prove-It’ Season as Texans Extension Talks Heat Up
Summary
The Houston Texans had a strong season with a 12-15 record and a playoff win, largely helped by their defense. Their quarterback, C.J. Stroud, had a weaker season than expected, which has slowed talks about his contract extension.Key Facts
- The Texans finished with a 12-15 record and won a wild-card playoff game against the Steelers.
- C.J. Stroud had a career-low 3,041 passing yards, 19 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions in 14 games.
- Stroud’s passer rating was 92.9, ranking in the bottom half of NFL quarterbacks last season.
- The Texans’ defense featured strong players like Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter.
- Contract talks between the Texans and Stroud are stalled, with negotiations not close as of late June.
- The team may hesitate to offer Stroud $55-60 million per year after his disappointing 2025 season.
- Stroud was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft and won Offensive Rookie of the Year.
- His performance has declined since his rookie year, raising concerns before his contract ends.
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