Stroud’s 27-yard scramble was the biggest play in a field goal drive just before halftime, and the Texans turned a close game into a comfortable victory. The play also has given the Chiefs something extra to consider as they put together a defensive game plan for Saturday’s Divisional Round game.

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.

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That was when Stroud first began collaborating with Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson, whom the former NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year regards as instrumental in his overall growth.

According to reports, the Texans won't be bringing back their offensive coordinator and their offensive line coach for next season.

Stefon Diggs' debut season with the Houston Texans was cut short due to an ACL injury after eight games, and quarterback C.J. Stroud hopes the star wideout returns in 2025.

The Houston Texans fired offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik and offensive line coach Chris Strausser on Friday, a person with knowledge of the dismissals told . Slowik took over the offense in 2023. With rookie quarterback C.

The Houston Texans made a big change to their coaching staff on Friday. They parted ways with offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik after two seasons. The offense had been up-and-down during his tenure and even though the Texans won two playoff games these last two years,

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 18: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans scrambles out of the pocket during an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 18, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)

On the other hand, Stroud and the Texans were stuck on offense during the first half, scoring points only through a safety, but not even netting a field goal during the time.

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HOUSTON – The Texans are firing offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik after the offense took a major step backward this season, according to multiple league sources. Although the offense made a few strides during the playoffs in some key areas,