CJ Stroud will remain with the Houston Texans for at least two more seasons after the team picked up his fifth-year option in early April, but the partnership is expected to continue beyond the 2027 campaign, if Texans general manager Nick Caserio’s statement about the quarterback is to be believed.
“I don’t really think it affects his future,” Caserio said Monday, via a clip shared by Aaron Wilson of KPRC.
“I mean, he’s our quarterback. We’ve said that from the beginning. DeMeco [Ryans] and I have both said it. I think it was more of a procedural thing. I don’t want to say it was a no-brainer, but it was kind of a no-brainer. Glad he’s here. Again, it’s more part of the process.”
There is still plenty of time for the Texans to decide on their final move with Stroud, particularly whether they will offer him a contract extension or let him test the free-agent market when the time comes.
For Stroud, a successful 2026 season could very well result in a huge contract extension offer from Houston, which selected him second overall in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Stroud is coming off an unspectacular campaign, passing for 3,041 yards and 19 touchdowns with 8 interceptions in 14 games during the 2025 season.
Stroud also left a bad taste in Houston’s mouth when he imploded in the AFC Divisional Round against the New England Patriots, where he threw four interceptions and was sacked three times.
The 2026 season will be pivotal for Stroud.
