C.J. Stroud prepares for crucial contract year with Texans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 2:20 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud heads into the 2026 season focusing on performance as he seeks a contract extension. Stroud's 2025 season was marked by struggles, including career-low passing numbers despite achieving a high completion percentage. The Texans have not yet offered him an extension, likely wanting to assess his play early this year. Stroud has earned accolades, including NFL Rookie of the Year, and will need to showcase his capabilities to reinforce his value ahead of negotiations for a new deal.
- •C.J. Stroud prepares for the 2026 NFL season with the Texans.
- •Last season, he posted career lows in passing yards and touchdowns.
- •The Texans have yet to offer Stroud a contract extension.
- •Stroud previously won NFL Rookie of the Year and led the team to playoffs.
- •His performance could influence future negotiations for a second contract.
- 2:20 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud Prepares for His Turn
"As massive extension talks loom, a polarizing 2025 season leaves C.J. Stroud fighting to prove he deserves record-breaking pay despite late-season struggles and career-low passing numbers.
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