C.J. Stroud He has the Houston Texans in the playoffs for the second straight season despite a year filled with ups and downs and a host of injuries.
Stroud spoke to reporters on Saturday before the 2024 regular season finale against the Tennessee Titans and spoke about his goals for 2025 and beyond. While the playoffs and accolades are one thing, Stroud talked about strengthening his relationship with God instead.
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Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud speaks during a news conference after a Baltimore Ravens game, Dec. 25, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
“Close it back with the Lord. In the lukewarm season, one foot in and one foot out. The Lord helped me get out of that,” he said. “So, my goal for 2025 is to be as closed to the Lord as possible.
“You know, fasting and praying, being part of a church here in Houston. That's my goal for 2025, to be closer to the Lord.”
Stroud has never been shy about talking about his faith. He talked about giving glory to God after the team's playoff win last year against the Cleveland Browns — an answer that NBC deleted In her social media post.
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Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud warms up for the Baltimore Ravens, Dec. 25, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
he He told Fox News Digital Last year it was great to have a great community of Christian athletes in the NFL.
“I feel, of course, that football is great, but one day this sport will end,” he said. “This is our passion, but I believe our goals are bigger than just football, and it is great to see people using their platform to show their purpose in the Lord.”
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Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud watches from the bench during a Baltimore Ravens game, Dec. 25, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
“So, I think we have a really good community with a lot of believers in the league and throughout the sports world. I think the more we can do through our platform, the more we can improve this world and hopefully really help people if they want help to find Christ and understand That God loves you no matter what, that's the light I feel we're trying to shine.
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