Despite injuries to several of his top receivers and one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL, C.J. Stroud - and the Texans defense - have willed Houston to the playoffs in consecutive years. Now entering his fourth season in the NFL, Stroud is extension eligible this offseason.
Stroud was a part of a fantastic first round for the Texans and general manager Nick Caserio where they landed him and defensive end Will Anderson Jr. Now the team will need to decide whether they want to lock one or both up to long-term deals.
There isn't a sense of urgency other than the fact that the salary cap continues to rise, and with it the cost of top-of-the-market players with it.