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Ex-Texan Slams Stroud's Body Language After Loss
16 Sep
Summary
- Andre Johnson criticized C.J. Stroud's body language after a loss.
- Texans fans reacted negatively to Johnson's public criticism.
- Stroud faced challenges after a historic rookie season.
The Houston Texans commenced their 2026 season with a narrow 36-31 defeat against the Buffalo Bills. This early-season performance has drawn scrutiny, particularly following comments made by former Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson regarding quarterback C.J. Stroud's on-field demeanor.
On the "LGND Talk Podcast," Johnson articulated his dissatisfaction with Stroud's body language, stating that it appears negative when things go awry. As a franchise legend with extensive experience, Johnson's remarks, however, did not resonate well with many Texans supporters on social media platform X, who believed such feedback should have been delivered privately.
Stroud, who earned Rookie of the Year honors in 2023, has encountered difficulties in the subsequent two seasons. He finished the 2025 regular season with 3,041 passing yards, 19 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. Despite these challenges, the Texans organization continues to place significant trust in their quarterback, with contract extension negotiations recently paused until after the 2026 season.
