C.J. Stroud - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

C.J. Stroud's Texans teammate bullish on QB's 2026 season | Sporting News It appears Stroud is set for a big year.

16 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Texans' Will Anderson Jr. lands a record $150M extension, top-paid non-QB in NFL

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. has agreed to a three-year, $150 million contract extension making him the highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Texans keep draft plans murky as GM Nick Caserio weighs trading out of the first round

The Houston Texans haven’t drafted a player in the first round since taking quarterback C

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Houston Texans star defender Will Anderson's massive price tag revealed The NFL offseason is rapidly approaching the 2026 NFL Draft. Teams have already begun shaping their rosters through free agency and have now...

5 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Texans GM: 'No-brainer' to pick up C.J. Stroud's option after 4 INT playoff game C.J. Stroud’s production has slipped after a record-setting rookie campaign, but Texans' GM Nick Caserio has shown continuing support this o...

6 DAYS AGO • USATODAY.COM

ESPN Analyst declares a Super Bowl for the Texans amid C.J. Stroud hysteria ESPN Analyst Kevin Clark believes that quarterback C.J. Stroud is the biggest X-factor in the NFL, and can be key to the Texans' Super Bowl...

APRIL 9 • TOROTIMES.COM

C.J. Stroud's Texans future still murky after key franchise decision | Sporting News The Texans now have time to fully evaluate C.J.

APRIL 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Texans Exercising Fifth Year Options on C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. The Houston Texans’ busy offseason continued Wednesday, exercising the fifth-year options for C. J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. per a repor...

APRIL 8 • TOROTIMES.COM

What Texans' Fifth-Year Options for C.J. Stroud, Will Anderson Mean The Houston Texans checked off a big task on their offseason to-do list.

APRIL 8 • SI.COM

Fifth-year option picked up The Texans have exercised the fifth-year option of Stroud's rookie contract Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact Stroud thus remains under contract through 2027, though his fifth-year option being picked up doesn't necessarily preclude Houston from inking the 24-year-old quarterback to an extension. Trade rumors surrounded Stroud early in the offseason, but GM Nick Caserio doubled down on the team's long-term commitments to the 2023 first-round pick during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine and the league's annual owners meetings. Across 14 regular-season appearances in 2025, Stroud threw for 3,041 yards, 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions, the lowest TD and yardage totals of his career to date. The case for Stroud to rebound for fantasy purposes next year relies on projecting wideouts Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel to take a step forward in Year 2 alongside No. 1 WR Nico Collins, and potentially also for Tank Dell (knee) to resume producing after missing all of 2025. The Texans also have Xavier Hutchinson, Justin Watson and TE Dalton Schultz (calf) rounding out the receiving corps.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Fanatics-Owned Topps Becomes NFL's Exclusive Trading Card Licensee

After a decade out of the NFL, Topps is back in the game.

APRIL 2 • FOX SPORTS

Fanatics-Owned Topps Becomes NFL's Exclusive Trading Card Licensee

Analyst offers brutal C.J. Stroud reality for Texans | Sporting News Stroud has it all in front of him.

APRIL 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Texans Analyst gives huge contract updates on Will Anderson Jr. and C.J Stroud The Houston Texans are in line to secure both Will Anderson Jr. and C.J. Stroud ahead of the 2026 season.

MARCH 31 • TOROTIMES.COM

Texans Doubling Down on C.J. Stroud Behind Revamped Offense The Houston Texans' confidence in C.J. Stroud has been clearly shown through a busy offseason.

MARCH 29 • SI.COM

Wyatt Teller Makes Eye-Opening Claim on Texans, C.J. Stroud The Houston Texans' veteran guard is clearly confident in his new squad.

MARCH 28 • SI.COM

Texans' C.J. Stroud delivered brutal NFL reality for 2026 | Sporting News Stroud is under pressure this season.

MARCH 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

C.J. Stroud just flexed his leadership amid Texans acquiring All-Pro G Wyatt Teller Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud is credited with helping recruit All-Pro G Wyatt Teller to the team.

MARCH 18 • TOROTIMES.COM

From Super Bowl ring to Fox booth, Spencer Tillman still chasing excellence | Sporting News The former Oklahoma great reflects on longevity, discipline and a message for Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud.

MARCH 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

2 Positions the Houston Texans Could Target in Free Agency to Take the Next Step in 2026 | Sporting News The Houston Texans took a major step forward over the past two seasons, transforming from rebuilding franchise to legitimate playoff contend...

MARCH 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Report: Texans extend one of C.J. Stroud's favorite weapons on a 1-year contract The Houston Texans and TE Dalton Schultz have agreed on a one-year, $12.6 million contract extension.

MARCH 6 • TOROTIMES.COM

Browns-Texans Trade Grades: C.J. Stroud Loses Another Starting Offensive Lineman The Texans are sending their most versatile offensive lineman in Tytus Howard to Cleveland.

MARCH 2 • SI.COM

Eagles Are Adding Jerrod Johnson To The 2026 Coaching Staff The Eagles will be adding Jerrod Johnson to the team’s coaching staff, according to NFL Media. Johnson, C.J. Stroud’s quarterbacks coach in...

MARCH 1 • SI.COM

Texans HC DeMeco Ryans opens up about RB interest after Kenneth Walker being linked to Houston DeMeco Ryans's Houston offense has been a work in progress. C.J. Stroud has dealt with an inconsistent supporting cast for two straight seasons, and the run game has been a big par...

FEBRUARY 27 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

NFL Combine Survey: 42 Prospects Pick Which Player Was the Best They Faced in College

We asked 42 draft prospects who the best player they faced in college was and 34 players received a vote.

FEBRUARY 26 • FOX SPORTS

NFL Combine Survey: 42 Prospects Pick Which Player Was the Best They Faced in College

Texans fan base reacts to shocking departure of key position coach The Houston Texans have finally made the decision to move on from third-year QBs coach Jerrod Johnson. What does that mean for quarterback C...

FEBRUARY 26 • TOROTIMES.COM

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Texans' Will Anderson Jr. lands a record $150M extension, top-paid non-QB in NFL

Texans keep draft plans murky as GM Nick Caserio weighs trading out of the first round

Fanatics-Owned Topps Becomes NFL's Exclusive Trading Card Licensee

NFL Combine Survey: 42 Prospects Pick Which Player Was the Best They Faced in College