Texans: No in-season contract talks with C.J. Stroud if no deal by Sept. 13
Summary
The Houston Texans will stop contract talks with quarterback C.J. Stroud if they do not reach a deal by September 13, the team’s general manager said. Stroud is under team control through 2027 after the Texans picked up his fifth-year option.Key Facts
- The Texans will pause contract negotiations with C.J. Stroud if no agreement is made by September 13.
- General manager Nick Caserio announced the decision on Tuesday.
- The Texans already picked up Stroud’s fifth-year option, keeping him under contract through 2027.
- Stroud was the second overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.
- He has led the Texans to the playoffs in each of his first three seasons.
- Stroud won the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award in 2023.
- In 2025, he completed a career-best 64% of his passes and helped the Texans reach the divisional playoff round.
- Stroud struggled in a playoff loss to New England, throwing four interceptions.
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