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EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 31 MIN

Texans LOCK IN CJ Stroud & Will Anderson's 5th Year OPT + Houston Should Draft Zachariah Branch?

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The Houston Texans just made a BIG move… locking in franchise cornerstones C. J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. with their 2027 fifth-year options. But let’s be real… is this a long-term commitment, or just the beginning of contract drama? We break it ALL down on today’s Locked On Texans Podcast ⬇️ 🔥 Is Houston making the SMART call securing Stroud & Anderson early? 🔥 Why Will Anderson might get PAID before Week 1 👀 🔥 Could Stroud be heading down a Dak Prescott-type path with franchise tags in his future? 🔥 Draft buzz: Is Zachariah Branch the missing piece to this offense? (4.3 speed + ELITE YAC ability 💨) 🔥 How Branch could unlock a dangerous, QB-friendly system alongside Tank Dell 🔥 Trade talk: What are the Texans REALLY getting in Marte Mapu? Hidden gem or just another JAG? Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. During the tournament FanDuel is offering $300 back in Bonus Bets every day for ten days. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Houston Texans just made a BIG move… locking in franchise cornerstones C. J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. with their 2027 fifth-year options. But let’s be real… is this a long-term commitment, or just the beginning of contract drama? We break it ALL down on today’s Locked On Texans Podcast ⬇️ 🔥 Is Houston making the SMART call securing Stroud & Anderson early? 🔥 Why Will Anderson might get PAID before Week 1 👀 🔥 Could Stroud be heading down a Dak Prescott-type path with franchise tags in his future? 🔥 Draft buzz: Is Zachariah Branch the missing piece to this offense? (4.3 speed + ELITE YAC ability 💨) 🔥 How Branch could unlock a dangerous, QB-friendly system alongside Tank Dell 🔥 Trade talk: What are the Texans REALLY getting in Marte Mapu? Hidden gem or just another JAG?

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The Houston Texans just made a BIG move… locking in franchise cornerstones C. J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. with their 2027 fifth-year options. But let’s be real… is this a long-term commitment, or just the beginning of contract drama? We break it...

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