Make no mistake, the Houston Texans players, by and large, are still firmly behind embattled starting quarterback C.J. Stroud. That is despite the Texans backing Stroud but failing so far to reach an agreement on a long-term contract extension.
Texans general manager Nick Caserio clearly understands the situation before him.
For Stroud, he can, at the very least, take solace in knowing that his teammates have not given up on him, as some around the league have.
C.J. Stroud Gets Strong Vote of Confidence From Texans Teammate
GettyEd Ingram sent a strong message about C.J. Stroud amid his uncertain future with the Houston Texans.
Stroud is heading into his fourth season with the Texans, who have picked up his fifth-year option, but remain far apart in terms of what his camp is seeking in an extension. He is coming off an uneven 2025 season that culminated in turnover-riddled playoffs.
It makes sense for both sides to push for a bounce-back in 2026 before resuming talks.
Regardless, Texans starting right guard Ed Ingram is not having any slander about his quarterback, noting that Stroud himself does not even pay attention to it.
âI want people to put some respect on my boy No. 7, my boy C.J. Stroud. Think about it: Ever since heâs been here, weâve been to a playoff every year. This dude is a problem,â Ingram told KPRC 2âs Aaron Wilson on July 18. âBeen talking to him. He doesnât let the comments and stuff get to him. Because at the end of the day, we just doingâwe doing a job. We just playing a childâs game and making grown-man money.
âAt the end of the day, I have so much faith in the kid, bro. Heâs a freaking baller. I know this year, heâs going to lead this team to doing something that weâve never done before. Heâs definitely a problem. I have so much respect for him. Shout out to C.J. Stroud.â
Ingram is entering his second season with the Texans.
His comments speak volumes about, first of all, his buy-in with the Texans. They also speak to just how much faith the locker room still has in Stroud, despite shifting perceptions.
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