Overview
- Caserio told reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine that Houston is not trading Stroud, saying, “He’s our quarterback” and “he ain’t going anywhere.”
- Trade speculation had escalated after Stroud’s postseason slump, highlighted by four first-half interceptions in the divisional loss to the Patriots.
- Analysts had floated aggressive trade scenarios and destinations in recent weeks, but team leadership’s stance makes such moves highly unlikely.
- Stroud is extension-eligible, and Caserio declined to discuss contract specifics as the club weighs the fifth-year option decision due by May 1.
- In 2025, Stroud completed 64.5% of his passes for 3,041 yards with 19 touchdowns and 8 interceptions as Houston went 12-5 and reached the divisional round.