Stroud’s Contract Clock Ticks | Houston Texans News

Houston Texans are putting pressure on C.J. Stroud’s contract talks, setting a hard deadline of September 13th to reach an agreement before the season starts—though he’s locked in through 2027 via his fifth-year option. Since being drafted second in 2023, Stroud has been a playoff leader, finishing last season with 64% completion and 12 wins, but his five-interception playoff loss to New England has raised questions. Both sides now face a make-or-break window: settle now, or wait until next offseason. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/abcb0693ed6e6520