Texans' Trent Brown Backs QB CJ Stroud Despite Tough Playoffs

Veteran offensive tackle believes young QB will bounce back after difficult postseason performance.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 9:17pm

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A cubist, geometric painting in shades of navy blue, red, and white, depicting fragmented and overlapping shapes that abstractly represent a football game or match.Trent Brown's unwavering support for QB CJ Stroud suggests the Texans are sticking with their young signal-caller despite last season's playoff struggles.Houston Today

Despite calls from some fans for the Houston Texans to reconsider their commitment to quarterback CJ Stroud following a tough 2025 postseason, veteran offensive tackle Trent Brown has expressed strong belief in the young QB's ability to improve and lead the team.

Why it matters

Stroud's struggles in the playoffs last season raised questions about his long-term future with the Texans, but Brown's public endorsement of the QB suggests the team still has confidence in him heading into the new season.

The details

In an interview on The Set with Terron Armstead, Brown said he expects Stroud "to get better" and that "his approach will be different" going forward. Brown praised Stroud's leadership abilities and believes the young QB will take on an even greater leadership role.

  • The Texans' 2025 postseason ended in disappointment for CJ Stroud and the team.

The players

Trent Brown

A veteran offensive tackle for the Houston Texans who has publicly voiced his support for quarterback CJ Stroud.

CJ Stroud

The Texans' starting quarterback who struggled in the 2025 postseason, leading some fans to question the team's commitment to him.

Terron Armstead

The host of the show 'The Set with Terron Armstead' where Trent Brown made his comments about CJ Stroud.

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What they’re saying

“I expect C.J. to get better. I think C.J. is going to come in and be even more of a leader than he's been. I think his approach will be different.”

— Trent Brown, Offensive Tackle, Houston Texans

The takeaway

Brown's public backing of Stroud suggests the Texans remain committed to developing their young quarterback, despite the disappointment of last season's playoffs. The team appears to believe Stroud can bounce back and take on an even greater leadership role moving forward.