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. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the decision on X, citing Schefter and RapSheet. The story was originally published by HEAVY.
Stroud is under contract through the 2027 season after the Texans exercised his fifth-year option. The delay does not resolve his contract status beyond that season, and the report says both sides remain interested in a long-term agreement.
The teams had been discussing an extension before the regular season began. Reports this offseason have put a possible offer between $50 million and $55 million. Another reported figure is about $70 million. The precise amounts exchanged and how near the sides came to an agreement are not clear.
Stroud received strong praise during the offseason for his preparation, according to the report. He is using his performance in difficult conditions during 2025 as motivation. Stroud and the Texans will now focus on the 2026 season.
