Texans legend Andre Johnson sees troubling flaw in C.J. Stroud's leadership
The Texans icon raised concerns about Stroud's demeanor after Houston's final drive ended with a costly fumble.
Former Houston Texans star Andre Johnson, a Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, expressed his concerns about quarterback C.J. Stroud's leadership during a recent podcast appearance. Johnson, ranked No. 2 on Chron's Top 25 Texans players, spoke on LGND TLK alongside Lil Keke and former NBA champion and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins.
The main issue Johnson raised was with Stroud's body language during challenging moments, which he believes negatively impacts the team's morale. Despite a strong start to the 2026 season where Stroud threw for 274 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Texans to 31 points, the team's defensive struggles resulted in allowing 36 points.
It was in this tumultuous moment that Stroud's decision to bet on himself in the final year of his rookie contract proved detrimental, as the Texans lost to the Buffalo Bills in a crucial Week 1 matchup. Johnson suggested that had Stroud and the Texans reached a long-term agreement, the team's perception of the loss may have been different.
As the Texans prepare to face the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2, fans will be watching closely to see if Stroud's leadership issues have been addressed.
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