C.J. Stroud’s long-term contract talks with the Houston Texans will resume after the 2026 season, a decision outlined in a report from sports.yahoo.com. The agreement to postpone negotiations came after the sides had worked toward an extension before the regular season began.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the development on X, citing Schefter and RapSheet. Stroud is already under contract through the 2027 season because Houston exercised his fifth-year option. That does not determine what happens after that season, and the report said Stroud and the Texans still want to reach a long-term agreement.
Possible contract figures reported this offseason have varied. One reported range was $50 million to $55 million, while another figure discussed was about $70 million. The exact amounts exchanged and how close the two sides came to a deal remain unclear.
The report also said Stroud earned strong praise during the offseason for his preparation and is drawing motivation from his performance in difficult conditions in 2025. The Texans and Stroud will now focus on the 2026 season. HEAVY originally published the story.
