Texans 2026 NFL futures: If CJ Stroud improves, only franchise to not play in a conference title game could

This page may contain affiliate links. If you click and sign up, make a deposit, or place a wager, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Which CJ Stroud will the 2026 Houston Texans be getting? Aug 10, 2026 at 9:30 am ET • 4 min read It feels like a bit of a make-or-break season in Houston for quarterback C.J. Stroud, as he has clearly regressed from his 2023 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year campaign. Stroud wants to be in the $50 million per year quarterback club and is eligible for an extension, but the Texans don't appear in a major rush and have already slapped the fifth-year option on the former No. 2 overall pick.Since I'm a glass half-full guy, first the good news: DeMeco Ryans and Stroud are only the second head coach/quarterback duo ever with a playoff win in each