The third-year quarterback is trying to prove to fans and foes he’s worth every penny of the money the Texans invested in him.

CJ Stroud’s contract details: Salary and years remaining with Texans

The former Ohio State quarterback, CJ Stroud, signed his groundbreaking contract in 2023. Valued at an impressive $36.3 million for four years, the contract included an unprecedented bonus of $23.38 million. By the end of the contract in 2026, Stroud will have earned more than $36 million, with an average annual salary exceeding $9 million. What sets this contract apart from typical rookie contracts is that the entire bonus was paid immediately instead of being spread out over time.
CJ Stroud in Week 5:
— NFL (@NFL) October 5, 2025
🎯 244 passing yards
🎯 4 touchdowns
🎯 4 incompletions pic.twitter.com/Sq66CKMa4e
In the 2023 season, Stroud made $750,000 on salary but his prorated signing bonus took him to over $6.5 million.
In 2024, he made over $8.2 million with his base salary, prorated signing bonus money and roster bonus.
In 2025 he’s going to make $9.9 million with all of aforementioned salary bonuses plus a workout bonus.
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The Texans have a franchise quarterback locked up through the 2026 season and, assuming he continues to play at this level, it is safe to assume the team will pick up his option for the 2027 season as well.
Stroud led the Texans to the playoffs in 2024. This season got off to a rough start for Stroud and his teammates with three straight losses to the Rams, Buccaneers and Jaguars. They have bounced back since then with wins against the Titans and Ravens and take on the Seahawks in Week 7 on Monday Night Football.


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