C.J. Stroud Expected To Play Out 2026 Without Extension

Texans The Texans exercised QB C.J. Stroud‘s fifth-year option for 2027 this offseason, but he wasn’t among the core players to receive a long-term extension. Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Texans are still “wholly supportive” of Stroud despite the rough end to his 2025 season. However, some around the league tell Fowler they are expecting Stroud to play out the fourth year of his rookie deal without an extension. Stroud’s fifth-year option for 2027 is projected to cost $25.904, and Houston might want to see more consistent play before committing to a number likely higher than that over multiple years....