The Houston Texans have exercised the fifth-year options on the contracts of both C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson.
It means two of the team’s star players are tied down for at least the 2027 season.
Quarterback Stroud is now due just over $25 million in 2027, while defensive end Anderson will get just over $21m.
The decision to extend Stroud, the 2023 Offensive Rookie of the Year, comes just months after he suffered a disastrous end to the NFL season in the playoffs.
Many thought the Texans had a chance to go to the Super Bowl thanks to DeMeco Ryans’ terrifying defense that bulldozed the NFL down the stretch.
But he had a torrid game against the New England Patriots in the divisional round as they were eliminated from the playoffs in a 28-16 loss.
A week after Stroud committed three turnovers in his team’s wild-card victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, he threw four interceptions in the first half against the Patriots.
More to follow.
The Houston Texans have exercised the fifth-year options on the contract of CJ Stroud
