C.J. Stroud Unveils New Haircut Entering NFL Year 4

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud unveiled a new short fade haircut this week, marking a visible change as he heads into the fourth year of his NFL career following a season of mixed results and playoff setbacks. The 24-year-old, spotted in a social media post shared by a Christian influencer, traded his longer locks for a cleaner look reminiscent of his high school days in California. Stroud, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 draft out of Ohio State, has completed 64.5 percent of his passes for 10,876 yards, 62 touchdowns and 25 interceptions over three seasons, posting a 28-18 regular-season record.

The 2025 campaign represented a step back for Stroud after his standout rookie year, when he earned Offensive Rookie of the Year honors and helped Houston capture the AFC South title. This past season, he started 14 games, throwing for 3,041 yards, 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions while adding two rushing scores. A concussion sidelined him for three games, his second such injury in as many years. The Texans finished with a 9-5 record in his starts, riding a nine-game winning streak into the playoffs behind one of the league's top defenses. They advanced past the...