HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 05: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans throws a pass in the first half of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at NRG Stadium on November 05, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud remains in concussion protocol following a massive hit he took during the team’s 6-30 loss to the New York Jets.
“We’ll see how he progresses throughout the week,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said.
Stroud was replaced by Davis Mills, who could start next week if Stroud doesn’t pass medical clearance.
He has had a strong rookie season, leading the league in passing yardage. However, when playing against the Jets, Stroud struggled before the concussion, only throwing for 91 yards on ten for 23 passing. He also took four sacks.
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The Texans have been dealing with plenty of injuries on the offense with rookie receiver Tank Dell gaining a season-ending injury and tight end Dalton Schulz missing two games so far with a hamstring issue.
Stroud’s injury has added to the list of many quarterback injuries this season.
The Jets’ Aaron Rodgers, Bengals’ Joe Burrow, Vikings’ Kirk Cousins, Browns’ Deshaun Watson and Giants’ Daniel Jones have all suffered significant and/or season-ending injuries this season.
The Texans, who are 7-6, will face the Tennessee Titans on December 17.
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