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C.J. Stroud, Texans agree to rookie contract. What's next?

While the NFL's rookie wage scale has decreased the attention surrounding contracts for first-year players over the past decade, the Houston Texans still hit a notable milestone on Monday.

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According to multiple reports, the Texans and rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud have agreed to a fully guaranteed deal that will pay him $36.3 million. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that the deal includes a $23.38 million signing bonus, which will be paid in its entirety upfront.

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