Texans fans react to Andre Johnson's C.J. Stroud criticism on podcast
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Following a 36-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills to open the 2026 season, former Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson publicly criticized quarterback C.J. Stroud’s body language during an appearance on the LGND Talk Podcast. Johnson expressed concerns that Stroud’s demeanor could negatively impact his teammates. Reactions from Houston fans emphasize a preference for discussing such issues privately. Johnson, a Houston franchise icon, raised this concern after Stroud faced struggles in 2025. Stroud recently sought a contract extension, but discussions will halt until after the current season.
- •Texans lost to the Bills 36-31 in their season opener on September 16.
- •Andre Johnson criticized C.J. Stroud’s body language on a podcast.
- •Fans urged Johnson to keep criticism private instead of public.
- •Stroud is attempting to bounce back after a challenging 2025 season.
- •Contract extension talks with Stroud are paused until the end of the season.
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Keep Stuff Like This In-House,’ ‘Why Put This Out on a Podcast?’ — Texans Fans Argue Andre Johnson’s C.J. Stroud Criticism Is ‘Not a Good Look’
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