Jared Koch· Nov 4, 2026
Koch argues the Texans will be forced to pay C.J. Stroud more next offseason than the counteroffer they rejected, potentially making him one of the league's highest-paid quarterbacks.
“Houston's gone from offering Stroud a deal "well into the $50 million range," declining a counter that was presumably a slightly higher offer, and are now forced into paying an even higher offer than that first counter come next offseason when negotiations are back at the table.”
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- Contract CallsC.J. StroudHouston TexansNov 4, 2026
C.J. Stroud: “if he continues his strong play, the Texans will be forced to pay Stroud as one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL”
“And if the Texans do wind up being forced to pay Stroud as one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL, they'll be due to pay for it in the form of making some big sacrifices around a talented roster.”
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