The Houston Texans advanced to the Divisional Round of the 2025-2026 NFL Playoffs this past season, only to fall short against the New England Patriots. In that 28-16 loss, Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud threw not one, not two, not three, but four interceptions, prompting speculation about his future with the Texans.
C.J. Stroud trade rumors take decisive turn after Texans’ GM comments
C.J. Stroud is not going anywhere according to Texans GM Nick Caserio
Mark Schofield is a former college quarterback and attorney covering the NFL and F1.
Meeting the media at the 2026 Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, general manager Nick Caserio shut down any notion that Stroud would not be the team’s starting quarterback this season.
Asked about a potential trade involving Stroud, Caserio blasted the idea, calling it “moronic” before asserting that the organization is “glad he’s our quarterback:”
Stroud, drafted by the Texans with the second-overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, is now eligible for a contract extension ahead of the 2026 NFL season. ESPN insider Dan Graziano predicted that Stroud would sign a new contract, but added a caveat that his performance in the playoffs could give the Texans some “pause” before putting pen to paper on a new deal.
“Stroud’s situation is one to watch carefully,” wrote Graziano. “Again, the Texans tend to be generous with their extensions, so we lean toward predicting they’ll find a way to lock him up long term this offseason. But if this season has given them any pause, or if Stroud’s demands come in too high, this could drag out.”
Now we wait to see what Caserio truly believes.
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