NFL - The Athletic on C.J. Stroud

ArticleNFL Newsletter: Four teams with big concernsCaptured July 6, 2026

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Did C.J. Stroud get enough help? Despite making the postseason in each of his first three seasons, the Texans are hesitant to sign their 25-year-old quarterback to a long-term deal. Blame his playoff collapse, which helped convince Houston to again overhaul its offensive line and running back rooms.

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Texans hesitant on long-term deal despite three playoff appearances in three years.

Despite making the postseason in each of his first three seasons, the Texans are hesitant to sign their 25-year-old quarterback to a long-term deal, citing his playoff collapse as the reason. Houston has again overhauled its offensive line and running back rooms, and with his fifth-year option exercised, time is running out for both him and the team to decide on his future. The source lists this as the most severe concern among four major NFL situations.