Rookie QBs CJ Stroud, Anthony Richardson both agree to fully guaranteed contracts on eve of training camp

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Rookie quarterbacks C.J. Stroud of the Houston Texans and Anthony Richardson of the Indianapolis Colts have both agreed to fully guaranteed, four-year contracts.

Stroud agreed to a $36 million deal with Houston, a person familiar with the contract told The Associated Press. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced.

Richardson, the fourth overall pick in the NFL draft, agreed to a $34 million contract.

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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud prepares to throw a pass during a rookie NFL football minicamp practice May 12, 2023, in Houston. Rookie quarterbacks Stroud and Anthony Richardson, of the Indianapolis Colts, have both agreed to fully guaranteed, four-year contracts. Stroud agreed to a $36 million deal with Houston, a person familiar with the contract told The Associated Press. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced.  (AP Photo/David J. Phillip,File)

Stroud, who was drafted second overall, is expected to replace Davis Mills, who struggled as the Texans' starter for the last two seasons. Mills went 5-22-1 in 28 games, including 26 starts, as the Texans were among the NFL’s worst teams.

Texans general manager Nick Caserio has said Stroud will enter camp competing for the starting job.

The Colts are counting on Richardson, the former Florida star, to provide some long-term stability at the sport’s most important position. They drafted Richardson behind 2021 Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young and Stroud but ahead of Kentucky’s Will Levis.

The 6-foot-4, 232-pound Richardson posted the