Overview
- C.J. Stroud received a public vote of confidence from receiver Nico Collins, who urged him not to let the Divisional Round loss define his reputation.
- NFL Network reported the league is projecting a 2026 salary cap of roughly $301.2 million to $305.7 million per team, signaling added flexibility.
- Spotrac estimates Houston is about $5.2 million over that projection but outlines more than $54 million in potential savings through cuts or restructures, including about $16 million tied to Collins’ contract.
- ESPN’s Dan Graziano forecast multi-year extensions this offseason, projecting Stroud at four years and $224 million and Will Anderson at four years and $176 million, though no deals are in place.
- NFL.com notes Houston has entered the window to decide Stroud’s fifth-year option and he is eligible for an extension after a postseason that included four interceptions against New England.