C.J. Stroud focuses on Texans season while deferring contract talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 1:26 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud declined to address his contract status during media availability ahead of the 2026 season opener. Stroud stated his focus remains entirely on football and directed inquiries regarding negotiations to his agent, David Mulugheta. The quarterback enters the season following a 2025 campaign that included a Wild Card victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers and a Divisional Round loss to the New England Patriots. The Houston roster has seen several changes, including the addition of running back David Montgomery and the acquisition of wide receiver Kayshon Boutte to mitigate the injury to Jayden Higgins. With the team returning a core group expected to contend for an AFC Championship, Stroud aims to improve upon last year's playoff performance during his upcoming campaign.
- •C.J. Stroud turned down questions about a potential contract extension before Week 1.
- •David Mulugheta is managing all ongoing contract discussions with the Texans.
- •The Texans bolstered their offense by adding David Montgomery and Kayshon Boutte.
- •Stroud threw four interceptions in the team's Divisional Round loss last season.
- 1:26 AMYahoo Sports — Texans news: CJ Stroud shuts down contract question with 5-word truth bomb
"The Houston Texans enter the 2026 season as one of the favorites in the AFC, led by a defense that is expected to be one of the best in all of football. However, questions remain about the Houston offense, specially quarterback C.J. Stroud. Stroud looked like a future star during his rookie season, when he took the NFL by storm and led the Texans […] The post Texans news: CJ Stroud shuts down contract question with 5-word truth bomb appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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