Houston Texans rookie Quarterback C.J. Stroud finally responded to controversy involving NBC blatantly censoring a reference to Jesus in post-game comments earlier in the playoffs. As you might expect, the young man who is very open about his faith, took the high road and again referenced Jesus as his guide.
“I love everybody. Christ has called us to love one another and just shine a light,” Stroud told Fox News. “That comes from Him. I really just really want to show that love and just really want people to experience my experience with finding Christ for you all and having that relationship with Him.”
C.J. Stroud Moves On After NBC News Censored His Comments On Jesus
During a post-game press conference earlier this month, Stroud offered praise for God and insisted the Almighty is “at the forefront” of his mind as he continues to achieve new heights in the NFL.
But it’s what happened during an on-field interview and what NBC did with that footage that caused controversy.
Sideline reporter Melissa Stark said after the rookie helped lead the Texans to a 45-14 victory over the Cleveland Browns: “Your first NFL season and a record-setting performance for you. What does this moment mean?”
Stroud immediately replies, “First of all, I just want to give all glory and praise to my lord and savior, Jesus Christ.”
A Sunday Night Football on NBC clip shared to X eliminated that sentence altogether and viewers could see a clear jump cut in the video they posted.
CJ Stroud has a lot of love for his city ❤️ pic.twitter.com/fZ4zFrcqWt
— Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) January 14, 2024
C. J. Stroud credits God though good times and bad, on the field and off, “through thick and thin.”
He’s leaning on that guidance in avoiding criticism of NBC.
“I just really want to show love and show people what I stand for,” Stroud said of his thoughts on NBC’s controversial move. “I pray for everybody, and I don’t really have any feeling toward it. I just pray for everyone.”
