The Houston Texans and quarterback C.J. Stroud have agreed to postpone negotiations on a long-term contract until after the 2026 season, according to a report published by sports.yahoo.com.
The sides had been working toward an extension before the regular season started. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on X that the Texans and Stroud decided to delay the agreement, citing Schefter and RapSheet.
Stroud remains under contract through the 2027 season because of the Texans' exercise of his fifth-year option. The decision does not settle questions about his contract beyond that season, although the report says both sides remain interested in reaching a long-term agreement.
Reports this offseason have placed a possible offer in the range of $50 million to $55 million, while another figure of about $70 million has also been discussed. The exact numbers exchanged during negotiations and how close the parties came to an agreement are not yet clear.
The report says Stroud received strong offseason praise for his preparation and is using his performance during difficult conditions in 2025 as motivation. He and the Texans will now turn their attention to the 2026 season. The story was originally published by HEAVY.
