India, April 12 -- The Houston Texans have decided on the future of quarterback C.J. Stroud by exercising the fifth-year option. Stroud will appear for the Texans and will remain with the franchise through the 2027 NFL season. Along with Stroud, Will Anderson will also remain with the Texans.

By picking up the option, the Texans will pay Stroud a salary of approximately $25.9 million for the 2027 season and $21.512 million for Anderson. They were the No. 2 and No. 3 picks in the 2023 NFL draft.

The move is widely considered as a strategic one, allowing Houston to maintain flexibility while keeping its starting quarterback under contract during the development phase.

The franchise had time till May 1 to make the decision, and the move e...