
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.











