C.J. Stroud on Extension: I've 'Held My Bargain Up,' Not Focused on Talks
Eligible for a contract extension, Texans QB C.J. Stroud believes he's earned a new deal but isn't preoccupied with the ongoing negotiations.
DJ Bien-Aime May 28, 2026, 02:48 PM ET Close DJ Bien-Aime covers the Houston Texans for ESPN. He joined ESPN in July of 2022 after covering the New York Jets for the New York Daily News. He's a former athlete who finished his college career at Louisville. You can catch DJ on ESPN Radio on his show "Talkin' Texans." Follow on X
_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48902660/cj-stroud-let-contract-talks-hang-season-prep)._
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