Texans: No in-season contract talks with C.J. Stroud if no deal by Sept. 13
The Houston Texans have decided not to negotiate quarterback C.J. Stroud's current contract during the season. General manager Nick Caserio announced on Tuesday that if a deal cannot be reached by the Sept. 13 opener against Buffalo, the team will halt all discussions until the offseason. Stroud already has his fifth-year option picked up by Houston, which means he remains under team control through 2027.
Initially, Caserio hinted at the possibility of an extension in late July when training camp began. However, it seems an agreement is still a ways off. Stroud, a 24-year-old with a 28-18 record, led the Texans to the playoffs each of the three seasons since his selection as the second overall pick in the 2023 draft. He set a career-high completion rate of 64% in 2025 and guided Houston to a 12-5 record, securing their place in the divisional round of the playoffs.
Stroud faced difficulties in a playoff loss to New England, where he threw four interceptions in a 28-16 defeat.
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