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CJ Stroud is a $350m risk the Super Bowl chasing Houston Texans do not need to take

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C.J. Stroud wants to be paid like one of the leagues best hurlers, but the question as to whether he has done enough remains. Stroud enters his fourth season as quarterback for the Houston Texans and his tenure so far has been marred by inconsistency. Stroud and the Texans begin their 2026 campaign at home to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Getty Stroud’s incredible rookie season set a high standard for the Ohio State product, throwing for 4,108 yards with 23 touchdowns in 2023 and claiming Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. However, in the two years since, he has a combined 6,768 yards, 39 touchdowns and 20 interceptions, performance which has clearly left the franchise wondering if he is their long-term man. The Texans and Stroud have a significant gap in valuations, with ESPN host Jeremy Branham reporting the quarterback is seeking $70m annually , while the Texans are sitting at $50-$55m. The franchise and Stroud have since agreed to wait until after the season to resume extension tal

First report: Texans 2026 season preview: Can C.J. Stroud push Houston to greatness? — sports.yahoo.com, 4d