Texans general manager Nick Caserio emphatically dismissed trade rumors surrounding quarterback C.J. Stroud, calling them "moronic" and stating "He's our quarterback. He isn't going anywhere." Caserio's comments come after Stroud's performance has declined from his outstanding rookie season, with inconsistent play in 2024 and 2025. The logical move may be to pick up Stroud's fifth-year option for $27.249 million in 2027 rather than pursue a mega extension this offseason.
Meanwhile, Raiders general manager John Spytek expressed confidence that All-Pro defensive end Maxx Crosby will remain with the team in 2026, though he declined to completely rule out a potential trade that could surpass the value of the Micah Parsons deal.