C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans have not reached an agreement on an extension, with the quarterback seeking $60 million per year while Houston has proposed $50 million, according to fansided.com. Houston’s first game is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, and the team has said negotiations would move to next offseason if there is no deal before Week 1.
The Texans exercised Stroud’s fifth-year option, keeping him under contract with Houston through the 2027 season. A late agreement remains possible, according to the report, which points to Dak Prescott reaching an agreement with the Dallas Cowboys shortly before their 2024 season opener. Stroud could also receive a franchise tag after his current contract ends.
As a rookie, Stroud threw for 4,105 yards, 23 touchdowns and five interceptions. He exceeded 3,000 passing yards in each of the next two seasons, but did not reach 20 touchdown passes either year and had more interceptions than in his first season.
The report compares his negotiations with Baker Mayfield’s three-year Tampa Bay deal averaging $55 million annually while Mayfield was entering the final year of his contract. It also cites Houston’s postseason losses to Pittsburgh and New England, Tank Dell’s injury history, offensive-line problems and the running game. Stroud’s 2026 season could affect whether the Texans consider him worth $60 million annually.
