In reality, it's been a talking point for both the Texans and Stroud since the end of last season. There's no doubt that the pressure is starting to build for both Stroud and the Texans heading into this season. Jun 9, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. But for the Texans quarterback, he appears focused and ready to shake off the ups and downs throughout last season. Sign up for our free Houston Texans On SI newsletter, and get breaking Texans news delivered to your inbox daily!