C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans have agreed to postpone talks on a long-term contract until after the 2026 season, according to a report published by sports.yahoo.com. Both sides remain interested in reaching an agreement, but the exact figures exchanged and how close they came to a deal are unclear.
Stroud is under contract through the 2027 season after Houston exercised his fifth-year option. Reports this offseason have mentioned a possible offer between $50 million and $55 million, while another reported figure was about $70 million. The numbers have not been confirmed as the final terms of negotiations.
The sides had been pursuing an extension before the regular season began. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on X that the decision to delay the agreement came from the Texans and Stroud, citing Schefter and RapSheet. The report also said Stroud received strong praise for his offseason preparation and has used his performance during difficult conditions in 2025 as motivation.
The Texans and Stroud will now focus on the 2026 season. The story was originally published by HEAVY.
