C.J. Stroud is under contract with the Houston Texans through the 2027 season after the team exercised his fifth-year option. The quarterback and team have agreed to wait until after the 2026 season to resume work on a long-term extension, according to a report from sports.yahoo.com.
A potential offer has been reported at between $50 million and $55 million, while a separate figure of about $70 million has also emerged. The specific amounts exchanged and how near the sides came to an agreement are not known. The report said both Stroud and the Texans remain interested in a long-term deal.
ESPN's Adam Schefter, along with RapSheet, was cited in the report regarding the decision to delay negotiations. Stroud received strong praise during the offseason for his preparation, and the report said he is drawing motivation from his performance in difficult conditions in 2025. The Texans and Stroud will focus on the 2026 season before revisiting the contract. The story was originally published by HEAVY.
Source: sports.yahoo.com.
