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The NFL offseason has moved past the NFL Draft and now shifts deeper into offseason workouts. Mini-camps and training camps will begin soon.
Teams have made aggressive moves in free agency and the draft to bolster their rosters. Despite those efforts, some still face key questions across their depth charts.
The Houston Texans fall into that group, and, oddly enough, their biggest question surrounds the future of quarterback C.J. Stroud. Some media outlets have speculated that the Texans could move on within the next year or two. CEO Cal McNair delivered a clear message Monday: Stroud has the team’s full support.
MORE: When is the 2026 NFL Schedule expected to be released?
During the annual meetings last month, McNair stated that the team is “totally behind” Stroud. The Houston Chronicle reported that McNair has since doubled down on that stance.
Feb 26, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; C.J. Stroud (left) and Bryce Young (right) attend an NBA game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
That statement may quiet the speculation. The Texans committed to Stroud as their franchise quarterback when they selected him second overall in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Stroud’s rookie season showcased his brilliance, and he has led the Texans to postseason victories in each of his first three seasons. However, the 2025 season proved challenging for the former Ohio State standout.
Stroud and the Texans’ offense struggled with consistency throughout the year. The team leaned heavily on an elite defense, which scored two touchdowns in their wild-card victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The offense managed just one score that night in Pittsburgh.
MORE: Packers sign new Jordan Love insurance plan after Malik Willis exit
Injuries and inconsistency along the offensive line contributed to those struggles. Stroud’s top weapons also rotated in and out of the lineup. Tank Dell missed the entire 2025 season after suffering a gruesome late-season injury in 2024.
Dec 14, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) celebrates with wide receiver Nico Collins (12) after a touchdown during the second half against the Arizona Cardinals at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
The Texans responded by drafting tight end Marlin Klein and guard Keylan Rutledge. The team also expects a step forward from Jayden Higgins and hopes Dell will return by the start of the regular season.
These changes could provide a significant boost for Stroud, but after a turnover-plagued postseason, he has something to prove. The Texans have him under contract through 2027 after picking up his fifth-year option.
If Stroud wants to secure a major extension before the 2028 offseason, this season will play a key role in proving he is the Texans’ long-term answer at quarterback.
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Teams have made aggressive moves in free agency and the draft to bolster their rosters. Despite those efforts, some still face key questions across their depth charts.
The Houston Texans fall into that group, and, oddly enough, their biggest question surrounds the future of quarterback C.J. Stroud. Some media outlets have speculated that the Texans could move on within the next year or two. CEO Cal McNair delivered a clear message Monday: Stroud has the team’s full support.
MORE: When is the 2026 NFL Schedule expected to be released?
During the annual meetings last month, McNair stated that the team is “totally behind” Stroud. The Houston Chronicle reported that McNair has since doubled down on that stance.
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Feb 26, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; C.J. Stroud (left) and Bryce Young (right) attend an NBA game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
That statement may quiet the speculation. The Texans committed to Stroud as their franchise quarterback when they selected him second overall in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Stroud’s rookie season showcased his brilliance, and he has led the Texans to postseason victories in each of his first three seasons. However, the 2025 season proved challenging for the former Ohio State standout.
Stroud and the Texans’ offense struggled with consistency throughout the year. The team leaned heavily on an elite defense, which scored two touchdowns in their wild-card victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The offense managed just one score that night in Pittsburgh.
MORE: Packers sign new Jordan Love insurance plan after Malik Willis exit
Injuries and inconsistency along the offensive line contributed to those struggles. Stroud’s top weapons also rotated in and out of the lineup. Tank Dell missed the entire 2025 season after suffering a gruesome late-season injury in 2024.
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Dec 14, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) celebrates with wide receiver Nico Collins (12) after a touchdown during the second half against the Arizona Cardinals at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
The Texans responded by drafting tight end Marlin Klein and guard Keylan Rutledge. The team also expects a step forward from Jayden Higgins and hopes Dell will return by the start of the regular season.
These changes could provide a significant boost for Stroud, but after a turnover-plagued postseason, he has something to prove. The Texans have him under contract through 2027 after picking up his fifth-year option.
If Stroud wants to secure a major extension before the 2028 offseason, this season will play a key role in proving he is the Texans’ long-term answer at quarterback.
Continue reading...
