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With training camp underway for all 32 NFL teams, the Houston Texans finally got a deal done with their new franchise quarterback. The Texans and CJ Stroud agreed to a four-year deal worth $36.3 million overall and a signing bonus of $23.38 million, as Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported. This is a record-breaking deal for Huston and marks the first time they have given a rookie the entire signing bonus.
‘The #Texans and QB CJ Stroud, their No. 2 overall pick, have agreed to terms on his four-year rookie contract, and he gets $36.3M overall with a signing bonus of $23.38M, all fully guaranteed. He gets his entire signing bonus upfront, a first for Houston.‘
The Texans new signal-caller enters training camp with a huge deal, and after a terrific career at Ohio State, there are a lot of expectations for him. Finally, the contract discussion is put to bed.
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Stroud has already been impressing his new teammates this offseason, and with new head coach DeMeco Ryans in town, there is a huge glimmer of hope around the organization after some frustrating campaigns.
Top overall pick Bryce Young just signed his deal with the Carolina Panthers recently, and now the Texans have locked in the second overall choice. The Texans also selected WIll Anderson Jr. out of Alabama at No. 3 overall in a terrific draft haul, so times certainly are changing in Houston.
The Texans now enter training camp with no questions about the status of their rookie quarterback, and the new-look roster gets a huge jolt at the perfect time.
