Texans Willing To Pay C.J. Stroud $50MM+ Per Year
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Key Points:
- The Texans and quarterback C.J. Stroud have engaged in contract talks, but if no agreement is reached by Week 1, negotiations will pause until 2027, with Stroud expected to play the season without a new deal.
- The Texans are prepared to pay Stroud enough to place him among the 13 highest-paid quarterbacks earning at least $50 million annually, though the offer and Stroud’s valuation are close but not aligned.
- Stroud is willing to play the season under his current contract, betting on himself to secure a more lucrative extension next offseason despite some playoff struggles in his career.
- Stroud has had mixed postseason performances, with a strong rookie playoff debut but overall challenges in advancing past divisional rounds, while maintaining solid regular-season success and leading the Texans to multiple postseason berths.
- His statistical production peaked during his rookie year, earning Offensive Rookie of the Year and a Pro Bowl selection, but has declined somewhat in subsequent seasons due to injuries and increased interceptions.
