Texans 'long-shot' prediction could be end of C.J. Stroud's time in Houston originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Houston Texans, heading into the 2026 NFL season, have a lot on the line with their quarterback C.J. Stroud. His struggles to end the 2025 season were brutal and have left his future somewhat uncertain.
But at least for now, he's the Texans' starting quarterback. Stroud has another chance to prove his 2023 rookie season wasn't a fluke, and that the struggles of the past couple of years aren't actually who he is. But what if he struggles again?
ESPN's Dan Graziano shared a "long-shot" prediction that explores such a scenario and the fallout it would bring. Stroud flopping in 2026 could lead to a mid-season benching and likely the end of his Texans career as well.
"Long-shot outcome: Stroud totally flops in Year 4," Graziano writes. "Either because of injury or ineffectiveness, he finishes the season on the bench as Davis Mills steps in to replace him."
#texans #long #shot
The Houston Texans, heading into the 2026 NFL season, have a lot on the line with their quarterback C.J. Stroud. His struggles to end the 2025 season were brutal and have left his future somewhat uncertain.
But at least for now, he's the Texans' starting quarterback. Stroud has another chance to prove his 2023 rookie season wasn't a fluke, and that the struggles of the past couple of years aren't actually who he is. But what if he struggles again?
ESPN's Dan Graziano shared a "long-shot" prediction that explores such a scenario and the fallout it would bring. Stroud flopping in 2026 could lead to a mid-season benching and likely the end of his Texans career as well.
"Long-shot outcome: Stroud totally flops in Year 4," Graziano writes. "Either because of injury or ineffectiveness, he finishes the season on the bench as Davis Mills steps in to replace him."
#texans #long #shot
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