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Stroud’s Contract: Market Realities | Houston Texans News
C.J. Stroud’s contract negotiations are heating up, with some arguing he deserves top-tier QB pay—around $70 million annually. But adjusted for the rising salary cap, that number’s not as outrageous as it seems. Still, his early stats don’t quite match elite comps like Jordan Love, making a $57M ask more realistic. The Texans, meanwhile, cite Brock Purdy and Baker Mayfield as benchmarks, pushing back to around $48M. Stroud likely won’t accept less than $50M, but the team’s history of locking in stars early—with strategic averages—gives them leverage. With QB market growth stalled outside…
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