Houston Texans Lock in Stroud, Anderson

0:00It's April 8th. Welcome to NFL News Today, powered by AI and ready for kickoff. Houston, Texans just locked in quarterback CJ. Stroud and Ed rusher will Anderson by picking up their fifth year options, keeping both on the roster through the 2027 season. Stroud's deal sets him for $25,940,000 in 2027, while Anderson gets $21,512,000 that year. Both guys are now extension eligible, and this move was no shock since the deadline hit May 1st. Fans and analysts are buzzing about Stroud heading into what could be his Maker Break 2026 campaign. After two rough seasons and that brutal playoff loss to the Patriots, his stock has dipped hard from his rookie hype. Team brass like coach Domeco Ryan's and GM Nick Casario are standing firm behind him, calling trade talk nonsense and praising his offseason grind. Owner Cal McNair once bull stars long term, but another down year could flip that script quick. With cap space tight from other big

1:04contracts, Stroud has to ball out next season to earn that franchise tag in a fat extension beyond 2027 otherwise Houston might rethink their QB future.