Texans GM dismisses C.J. Stroud trade rumors, calls them "moronic" and confirms he’s the long-term starter.

Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio dismissed trade rumors about quarterback C.J. Stroud as "moronic," reaffirming that Stroud is the team’s long-term starter and will not be traded. Speaking at the NFL Scouting Combine, Caserio expressed full confidence in Stroud despite a challenging third season, during which he started 14 games, threw for 3,041 yards and 19 touchdowns, and missed three games due to a concussion. Stroud’s playoff struggles, including multiple turnovers, fueled speculation, but Caserio emphasized resilience and handling adversity as key to NFL success. The second overall pick in the 2023 draft, Stroud has a 28-18 record in 46 starts, with 10,876 yards, 62 touchdowns, and 25 interceptions, earning Pro Bowl and Offensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2023.