Stroud Nears Elite QB Pay Range as Texans Hold Off Extension
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ESPN reports CJ Stroud is poised to join the NFL’s $50 million-a-year quarterback club, with the Texans ready to place him among the top-paid QBs. Houston won’t negotiate a new deal before the season starts, leaving the possibility of a long-term extension to 6–8 months from now as he weighs free agency in 2027. Stroud’s performance metrics place him mid-pack, and the Texans have exercised his fifth-year option while signaling long-term commitment.
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