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C.J. Stroud Contract: Massive Deal Predicted?
2 Feb
Summary
- ESPN projects a four-year, $224 million deal for Stroud.
- This contract would guarantee $110 million at signing.
- Stroud's projected $56 million APY ranks second among NFL QBs.
ESPN has offered a notable contract projection for Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, with implications for his future earnings. Analyst Dan Graziano suggests a four-year agreement valued at $224 million, which includes a substantial $110 million guaranteed at signing.
This projected deal would place Stroud's average annual value at approximately $56 million. Such an amount would position him as the second-highest-paid quarterback in the NFL. He would earn more than current stars like Joe Burrow, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Brock Purdy, and Jared Goff. Only Dak Prescott would be ahead of him with a $60 million average annual salary.
Graziano points to Stroud's performance trajectory and a significant playoff meltdown as factors potentially influencing contract negotiations. Despite a strong rookie season, Stroud's subsequent performance and a missed games due to injury in 2025 present a complex situation for his market value. It remains to be seen if the Texans will meet this projected financial commitment.
