Battle Red Blog on C.J. Stroud

La Canfora predicts Stroud enters 2027 without a new contract extension.

La Canfora's prediction: Stroud heads into 2027 without a new deal. The Texans have a fifth-year option and can apply franchise tags after that, giving them time to evaluate Stroud's performance. Caserio, a Belichick disciple, is not obligated to pay Stroud immediately; the notion that the Texans must give him a big paycheck at year-end isn't rooted in fact. Stroud will need to earn it through performance in 2026—if the Texans win the last 3–4 games of the season, he'll likely get paid; if not, La Canfora's prediction may prove prophetic.

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