The Houston Texans and quarterback C.J. Stroud remain separated by about $10 million per year in extension talks, according to a report from fansided.com. Stroud is seeking $60 million, while Houston has offered $50 million. He remains under contract through the 2027 season after the Texans exercised his fifth-year option.
Houston has said it would postpone extension discussions until next offseason if no agreement is reached before Week 1. The Texans are scheduled to open at 1 p.m. Sunday, though the report points to Dak Prescott reaching an agreement with the Dallas Cowboys shortly before their 2024 opener as evidence that a late deal is possible.
Stroud threw for 4,105 yards with 23 touchdowns and five interceptions as a rookie. He exceeded 3,000 yards in each of the next two seasons, but stayed below 20 touchdown passes both years and had more interceptions than during his first season.
The report also references Houston’s postseason losses to Pittsburgh and New England last season, Tank Dell’s injury history, offensive-line problems and the running game. It compares the talks with Baker Mayfield’s deal with Tampa Bay, which paid $55 million per year over three years, and notes that Stroud’s 2026 performance could affect whether the Texans consider a $60 million annual contract.
He could also be franchise-tagged afterward.
