Date | News |
7/04/25 | WATCH: Ohio State Legends C. J. Stroud and Justin Fields Reunite in Intense Offseason Workout. C.J. Stroud and Justin Fields showcased their quarterback skills during a July training session, maintaining their Ohio State brotherhood in the NFL. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/cfb/cj-stroud-j... |
7/03/25 | Houston Texans Former Superstar Named Best No. 11 Draft Pick Ever. The Houston Texans have drafted well over the last 15 years and have impressed recently with the addition of players like C.J. Stroud. Stroud has become one of the best young quarterbacks in the NFL, having been taken with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 draft. Right after him in that same draft was defensive end Will Anderson Jr., who has left his mark on the franchise already as well. More recently, the Texans drafted wide receiver Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins, both of which were quality selections for their position in the draft. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/news/houston-texans-... |
6/29/25 | IN PICS: NFL Star C.J. Stroud Makes Surprise Return to Ohio for High School Camp With Buckeyes HC Ryan Day. NFL star C.J. Stroud reunites with Ryan Day at an Ohio 7-on-7 camp, surprising high school athletes and creating an unforgettable moment for young players. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/cfb/cj-stroud-r... |
6/27/25 | NFL legend Peyton Manning shares thoughts on former Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud. C.J. Stroud took the stage with NFL legend Peyton Manning for a "Fanatics" event, and Manning didn't hold back his thoughts on the former Buckeye. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/nfl-legend-peyton... |
6/26/25 | Peyton Manning drops 'careful' take on C.J. Stroud's 'down' Year 2. C.J. Stroud, the talented quarterback for the Houston Texans, has been busy this offseason addressing the chatter about a potential “down year” in 2024. At Fanatics Fest, Manning brushed aside the criticism aimed at Stroud, highlighting the young quarterback's impressive growth and consistent playoff performance as standout qualities for someone so early in their career. At just 22 years old during the 2024 season, Stroud has already led the Texans to the playoffs in both of his first two seasons. Manning pointed out that he didn't secure a playoff victory until his sixth year in the NFL, making Stroud's progress all the more remarkable. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans... |
6/23/25 | C.J. Stroud Offers Caleb Williams Key Advice for Sophomore Season With Bears. C.J. Stroud gives Caleb Williams game-changing advice for his second NFL season. Will Ben Johnson’s support help Chicago’s QB turn it around? Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/cj-stroud-advic... |
6/21/25 | Texans’ C.J. Stroud Jokingly Throws Jab at Bears QB Caleb Williams. The Texans signal caller poked fun at Williams during Fanatics Fest. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/texans-c-j-stroud... |
6/21/25 | Texans' C.J. Stroud Throws Amusing Jab at Bears' Caleb Williams. Last September, C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans faced Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears at NRG Stadium, and the Texans came away with a 19-13 win. After the game, Stroud met Williams at midfield and instructed him to avoid taking so many hits, as the Bears rookie was sacked seven times in the affair. Williams appeared to brush off the comment, which led to Stroud pulling him back and telling him to learn from his mistakes. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/news/houston-texans-... |
6/17/25 | Analyst Issues Massive Guarantee for Texans QB C.J. Stroud. The 2024 NFL campaign was not incredibly kind to C.J. Stroud, as the Houston Texans quarterback struggled during his sophomore season. Yes, Stroud still led the Texans to their second AFC South division title and a playoff win, but he threw for a rather pedestrian 3,727 yards, 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, which followed a historically great rookie year the season prior. Marc Ross of NFL.com thinks it's a given, listing Stroud among numerous players he feels are "guaranteed" to rise next season, noting that his renovated supporting cast may be the best one he has had thus far in his brief professional career. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/news/analyst-issues-... |
6/13/25 | Texans GM Nick Caserio downplays C.J. Stroud's shoulder injury, stating team was 'careful'. While outside noise likes to be at the center of controversy, general manager Nick Caserio isn't worried about the status of Texans QB C.J. Stroud. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/texans-gm-nick-ca... |
6/10/25 | Texans' C.J. Stroud injury concerns squashed at mandatory minicamp. After a brief injury scare during OTAs, C.J. Stroud will return to commanding the Houston Texans ' offense at mandatory minicamp. Despite concerns of a shoulder injury, Stroud is back on the field and throwing during minicamp, per NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans added that he has “no concerns” about Stroud's shoulder, per Rapoport. Stroud initially caused concern when he did not throw much during the team's OTAs. He reportedly took it easy for most of the spring, leading to fans worrying about his 2025 availability. However, Ryans is now the second Texans coach to dismiss the injury after offensive coordinator Nick Caley issued similar comments at the end of OTAs. Without Source: https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans... |
6/07/25 | NFL Insider Compares C.J. Stroud’s Injury to Cowboys Star Dak Prescott’s Health Scare From 2021. One NFL Insider compared C.J. Stroud's current health concerns to Dak Prescott's injury in 2021. The Texans QB has stopped throwing in OTAs. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-insider-com... |
6/06/25 | PFF believes Texans have a top-three QB-WR duo in 2025 with C.J. Stroud and Nico Collins. Pro Football Focus is high on the duo of C.J. Stroud and Nico Collins for the 2025 season. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/pff-believes-texa... |
6/05/25 | Texans not worried about Stroud's sore shoulder. The Texans have "no concerns" about quarterback C.J. Stroud's limited throwing during spring practices due to "general soreness" in his shoulder, coach DeMeco Ryans said Tuesday. Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45443253/texan... |
6/04/25 | ‘He Hasn’t Played a Game Since January!’ — NFL Analyst Sounds Alarm Over C.J. Stroud’s Persistent Shoulder Soreness. NFL analyst dismisses the Texans' claims that there are no concerns over QB C.J. Stroud's shoulder soreness. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-analyst-con... |
6/03/25 | Texans not worried about Stroud's sore shoulder. The Texans have "no concerns" about quarterback C.J. Stroud's limited throwing during spring practices due to "general soreness" in his shoulder, coach DeMeco Ryans said Tuesday. Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45443253/texan... |
5/31/25 | Texans OC Breaks Silence on Concerns Around C.J. Stroud’s Health Status in OTAs. C.J. Stroud had fans worried after the QB didn't throw in the Texans OTAs but offensive coordinator Nick Caley rules out injury concerns. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/texans-oc-break... |
5/31/25 | Texans OC Breaks Silence on Concerns Around C.J. Stroud’s Health Status in OTAs. C.J. Stroud had fans worried after the QB didn't throw in the Texans OTAs but offensive coordinator Nick Caley rules out injury concerns. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/texans-oc-break... |
5/28/25 | How Texans are 'mixing and matching' offensive line in search of best five blockers. As the Texans broke the huddle with a clap in unison and hustled to the line of scrimmage for the first play Wednesday morning, the offensive line looked vastly different from a year ago. During the NFL scouting combine, Texans coach DeMeco Ryans emphasized that there would be a reset of the line after a disappointing season last year. The Texans' first offensive line configuration might as well be written in pencil, considering their plan to have a lot of competition to find the ideal combination to protect quarterback C.J. Stroud and open pathways for running back Joe Mixon. Source: https://www.click2houston.com/sports/2025/05/29/ho... |
5/26/25 | Colin Cowherd 'not a fan' of PFF's rankings of Texans QB C.J. Stroud. Colin Cowherd does not agree with Pro Football Focus' rankings of C.J. Stroud going into the 2025 NFL season. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/colin-cowherd-not... |