It’s best not to assume that C.J. Stroud will be headed down to Orlando with the rest of the Houston Texans this week.

Days after the Houston Texans dismissed their offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, a story about his draft meeting with quarterback C.J. Stroud came out detailing the "contentious" interaction. ESPN 97.

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud declined his invite, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN reports. Broncos quarterback Bo Nix isn’t going because of the transverse process fracture in his back that he played through at the end of the season, Mike Klis of 9News reports.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud entered 2024 with sky-high expectations after a brilliant rookie campaign, but he did not exactly live up to his billing

Earlier this week, two days after the Houston Texans’ season ended in Kansas City, quarterback C.J. Stroud reflected on his second season. He talked about how grateful he was to win two playoff games in his first two years in the NFL and how much his team had accomplished.

Stroud does not share a lot about his personal life, so it's unclear whether he's in a relationship or not. As far as we can tell, however, Stroud is single. His social media accounts, including Instagram, do not indicate that he has a girlfriend.

The Houston Texans have fired offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik in a surprising move. What does this mean for the Texans, quarterback C.J. Stroud and Slowik himself?

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.

C.J. Stroud sent a strong message to Washington Commanders rookie QB Jayden Daniels ahead of the NFC Championship Game.

The quarterback scrambled for a yard on third down but had his ankle caught underneath on the tackle. Stroud is one of the only Texans to avoid the injury bug this season, starting all 17 games. If Houston wants to pull off the upset, it rests on the right arm of Stroud.

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)

C.J. Stroud's endorsement portfolio includes top brands like Jordan, Cheetos, and Lowe's, boosting his net worth and expanding his influence.