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A.J. Brown, Mayfield, Stroud: The NFL's Next Offseason Cliffhangers
sports14 days ago

A.J. Brown, Mayfield, Stroud: The NFL's Next Offseason Cliffhangers

The NFL offseason remains active with several major endings still to be decided: a June 1 dead-cap relief could unlock a possible trade of A.J. Brown from the Eagles, Tampa Bay is expected to finalize a high-value extension for Baker Mayfield, Detroit must navigate extensions for its 2023 draft core (Gibbs, Campbell, LaPorta, Branch) within cap limits, Houston is positioned to extend C.J. Stroud as its future quarterback, and Kansas City still needs to bolster its wide receiver corps to support a now-onward Mahomes-loaded offense.

Texans reiterate commitment to Stroud as contract talks loom next offseason
sports22 days ago

Texans reiterate commitment to Stroud as contract talks loom next offseason

Texans owner Cal McNair reaffirmed the team's commitment to quarterback C.J. Stroud, noting Houston exercised his fifth-year option and that contract negotiations with Stroud’s camp will be handled behind the scenes by GM Nick Caserio. There’s no rush to finalize a deal before the team returns to the field, with the next potential major step likely next offseason.

Texans lock in Will Anderson Jr. on three-year, $150M deal
sports1 month ago

Texans lock in Will Anderson Jr. on three-year, $150M deal

The Houston Texans finalized a three-year extension with edge rusher Will Anderson Jr., worth about $150 million with $134 million guaranteed and including a no-trade clause, making him the league's highest-paid non-quarterback. Anderson, the 2023 No. 3 overall pick and 2025 first-team All-Pro, posted 12 sacks, 20 tackles for loss, and 23 QB hits in 17 games last season. The deal solidifies Houston's top defensive cornerstone as the team pivots toward signing quarterback C.J. Stroud to a long-term deal.

Texans exercise Stroud’s fifth-year option, reaffirming him as their quarterback
sports1 month ago

Texans exercise Stroud’s fifth-year option, reaffirming him as their quarterback

Houston Texans GM Nick Caserio confirmed they exercised C.J. Stroud’s fifth-year option for 2027, a procedural move worth $25.9 million that keeps the 2023 No. 2 pick under contract. Caserio stressed Stroud is the team's quarterback and indicated contract talks would likely wait for another season to further evaluate his development after his postseason performance.

Texans lock Stroud and Anderson in through 2027 with fifth-year options
sports1 month ago

Texans lock Stroud and Anderson in through 2027 with fifth-year options

Houston exercised the fifth-year options for QB C.J. Stroud ($25.9 million) and DE Will Anderson Jr. ($21.5 million), guaranteeing both on the roster through 2027. Stroud is extension-eligible after this season, and Houston plans to work toward a long-term deal either this year or next, as Anderson emerged as a breakout star and the duo remains the core of a rising Texans team.

Montgomery aims to prove versatile workhorse for Texans
sports2 months ago

Montgomery aims to prove versatile workhorse for Texans

David Montgomery, traded from Detroit to the Houston Texans, insists he is more than a traditional power back and plans to showcase a versatile game—burst, hands, and durability—to shoulder a heavy workload alongside QB C.J. Stroud. The veteran back claims he's in his prime and has the off-season work to handle a bigload, while helping Houston revive its ground game after last season’s decline and potentially fuel a deeper playoff push.

sports3 months ago

Day 1 at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine Signals Stroud's Decline, Crosby Trade Buzz, and a Draft Shift

Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine highlighted four themes: C.J. Stroud’s stock has declined amid persistent trade rumors and public Texans’ backing, with teams weighing a potential fifth-year option; Maxx Crosby’s trade value could exceed past mega-deals as teams circle the Raiders; two offensive-minded head coaches—Sean Payton and Dave Canales—will relinquish playcalling in 2026 to coordinators, signaling a possible shift toward a CEO-style leadership; and the draft landscape looks more “best available” and value-driven, with emphasis on non-premium positions and fewer blue-chip quarterbacks at the top.

Combine Revelations Signal a Busy Offseason for Rodgers, Stroud and Pitts
sports3 months ago

Combine Revelations Signal a Busy Offseason for Rodgers, Stroud and Pitts

At the NFL Combine, teams outlined plans: Steelers hope Aaron Rodgers returns but are prepared to roll with Mason Rudolph or Malik Willis if not; Texans will not trade C.J. Stroud and will address his fifth-year option and future; Chargers won’t franchise-tag Odafe Oweh despite ample cap space; Ravens are negotiating a contract extension with Lamar Jackson while weighing the future of center Tyler Linderbaum; Falcons intend to move on from Kirk Cousins, avoid commenting on James Pearce Jr., and plan to franchise-tag Kyle Pitts to keep him long-term.

Caserio rules out Stroud trade rumors, says Texans QB stays put
sports3 months ago

Caserio rules out Stroud trade rumors, says Texans QB stays put

Texans general manager Nick Caserio dismissed talk of trading quarterback C.J. Stroud as “moronic” and insisted Stroud isn’t going anywhere, addressing the chatter at the Scouting Combine. The comments come after Stroud’s playoff performance (four interceptions in the loss to the Patriots) and as Houston weighs extension talks and the 2027 contract option.

Ryans tells Stroud to flush playoff letdown and reset for 2026
sports4 months ago

Ryans tells Stroud to flush playoff letdown and reset for 2026

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans urged QB C.J. Stroud to flush Sunday’s four-interception playoff loss to the Patriots and return to fundamentals this offseason, telling him to block out negative talk and focus on getting better. Ryans said he wouldn’t bench Stroud and noted the team will likely pick up Stroud’s fifth-year option, though extension talks weren’t discussed.