Texans Lock in Stroud, Anderson for 2027

0:00It's April 8th, NFL News. Today starts now, AI powered and always on. Houston, Texans just locked in the 5th year options for 2027 on quarterback CJ Stroud and defensive in Will Anderson, Jr. A team source confirmed it this week. Both got drafted top 3 back in 2023 Stroud at number 2, Anderson at number 3 after a trade-up. They swept the rookie awards, Stroud on offense, Anderson on defense, and got the team back to the playoffs after 3 dry years. Stroud balled out as a rookie with over 4,000 yards and 23 touchdowns against just 5 picks. But his games dipsense, less sharp, more turnovers. Last year he hit a low with 3,041 yards, 19 scores, 8 interceptions, plus miss 3 games from a concussion. Meanwhile, that Texans defense turned into a beast, carrying them deep into the postseason. Anderson crushed it as a first team all pro, smashing career highs with 12 sex, 20 tackles

1:01for loss, 3 force fumbles, and 2. Recovery's, in 3 seasons he's already a lead off the edge. These moves secure Stroud at $25,904,000 and Anderson at $21,512,000. Dollars for 2027. Both can hit the extension market soon, so Houston's building around their young stars. Expect big things, if Stroud rebounds and that D keeps dominating, Texans staying aggressive in the AFC hunt.