Stroud was drafted by the Texans in 2023 and signed a 4-year, $36,279,243 fully guaranteed contract that came with a generous signing bonus of $23,384,904. His base salary in 2024 was somewhat low at $915,000. He was also paid a roster bonus of $1,484,057 which made his total pay for the season $2,399,057.

There’s a plan for Houston Texans to pull off a feat that only Tom Brady and Joe Burow have accomplished since 2018. Once January rolls around, the Kansas City Chiefs look unstoppable. Well, Patrick Mahomes at least does since he’s only lost twice in the AFC playoffs since being named the starting quarterback in 2018.

Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud understands there’s an emotional return heading back to Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday.