{"id":671731,"date":"2026-05-29T08:05:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T08:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/671731\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T08:05:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T08:05:12","slug":"bizarre-reaction-to-c-j-strouds-haircut-sparks-hate-confession","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/671731\/","title":{"rendered":"Bizarre reaction to C.J. Stroud’s haircut sparks ‘hate’ confession"},"content":{"rendered":"

C.J. Stroud saw an unexpected reaction following the reveal of his offseason haircut.<\/p>\n

The Texans quarterback was asked about his fresh look Thursday and revealed that some NFL fans thought he was \u201cdepressed.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI honestly didn\u2019t see the reactions. I was told people thought that I was depressed or that I was like \u2014 I wasn\u2019t,\u201d Stroud told reporters. \u201cI was doing OK. I had been thinking about cutting my hair for a long time. I was actually going to do it months prior but I wasn\u2019t sure how my helmet was going to fit. So, nothing really too serious. I\u2019m kinda used to this haircut. It\u2019s how I grew up. The dreads were kinda a new thing.<\/p>\n

\u201cI hate that everything in my life is so public. People just have narratives. It\u2019s the life I\u2019ve chosen to live. I like my haircut.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"CJCJ Stroud attends a basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Intuit Dome on February 26, 2026 in Inglewood, California. Getty Images<\/p>\n

Stroud is entering his fourth year in the NFL with a haircut familiar to friends and family that said makes him look \u201cyounger.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI hope that\u2019s true,\u201d he said, while adding he is trying to grow a beard.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe team, people who have met me in recent like three to four years, they are like \u2018Dang you look different,’\u201d he said. \u201cBut my brothers, my sisters, my mom, my dad, my close friends from home, they are all like \u2018It looks like you.’\u201d<\/p>\n

#Texans<\/a> QB CJ Stroud on his shorter haircut look and the reaction to it:<\/p>\n

\u201cI was told people thought I was depressed. I wasn\u2019t. I was doing OK. I had been thinking about cutting my hair for a long time. \u2026 I hate that everything in my life is so public. People just have\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/q59WrDNSME<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) May 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

With his new look, Stroud will be looking to break into the AFC divisional round after falling just short in his three years when leading the Texans to the postseason. <\/p>\n

The Texans went 12-5 last year and Stroud threw for 3,041 yards, 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Still, the Ohio State product has fallen short of his Pro Bowl rookie year numbers \u2014 4,108 passing yards and 23 passing touchdowns.<\/p>\n

\"C.J.C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans reacts after a 28-16 loss against the New England Patriots in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium on January 18, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Getty Images<\/p>\n

Houston will host the Bills on Sept. 13 to kick off its regular season.<\/p>\n

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