C.J. Stroud Not Expected to Give Discount on Second Contract
As Houston’s franchise cornerstone nears a massive extension, league executives predict a high-stakes standoff where market leverage—not just performance—dictates whether Stroud becomes the NFL's next highest-paid player.
How much is a quality quarterback worth in 2026? The Houston Texans are about to find out. Texans quarterback C.
J. Stroud is nearing his second contract in the NFL. Rest assured, it will be expensive.
What the Texans are willing, or able, to pay for Stroud will be fascinating to watch. ESPN NFL analyst D. J.
Bien-Aime shared what one NFC front office member had to say about Stroud and what he thinks Stroud is worth paying heading into his second contract. Here's what Bien-Aime shared . "'Offer him something like top 8-12 [QB] money,' an NFC executive said.