Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, who has been sidelined with concussion symptoms since a Week 14 loss to the New York Jets, has been officially ruled out for the upcoming game against the Cleveland Browns. Despite missing his second consecutive game, Stroud has shown signs of progress and is expected to return to practice, potentially being ready to play in the next week's game against the Tennessee Titans, whom the Texans defeated 19-16 in Week 15 without Stroud. The Texans' offense, which has been struggling without Stroud, averaging 17 points per game, is looking forward to his return. Stroud's concussion symptoms, including sensitivity to light and loud noises, have subsided, and he has begun limited participation in practice. He remains under the NFL's concussion protocol with one stage left before clearance, but there is optimism regarding his availability for the Titans game. Additionally, while QB C.J. Stroud is set to return to practice, multiple starters are out of practice due to various injuries.
CJ Stroud has officially cleared concussion protocol and is 'on track' to start Sunday vs. Titans https://t.co/c1QPCQESwE
Texans QB C.J. Stroud has cleared concussion protocol and is on track to start Sunday vs. Tennessee, per @AdamSchefter https://t.co/zRbZOpzc1q
Texans’ QB C.J. Stroud officially has cleared concussion protocols and is on track to start Sunday vs. Tennessee.
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud has officially been cleared from NFL concussion protocol and will start on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. #Texans #Sarge @TheTexansWire https://t.co/KlhOi30IhR
C.J. Stroud set to return after clearing concussion protocol. https://t.co/EZTyvFnFl8
Texans QB C.J. Stroud clears concussion protocol, set to start Week 17 vs. Titans https://t.co/Zy9CMCrnXU https://t.co/Z3iHeKqO5G
C.J. Stroud (concussion) has cleared concussion protocol and will play Week 17; per Aaron Wilson. https://t.co/vS19vztaZl
C.J. Stroud clears protocol, to start in Week 17 https://t.co/WY75pRs0gd
C.J. Stroud: Clears concussion protocol https://t.co/e3uPMyKDFD
Texans QB C.J. Stroud has cleared concussion protocol and was back at practice today. https://t.co/qnuE0whjeo
#Texans QB CJ Stroud is scheduled to speak to the media today, and he'll do so having exited the NFL's concussion protocol. Big news for Houston.
BREAKING: C.J. Stroud clears concussion protocol after being cleared by an independent doctor. Expected to start Sunday vs. Titans. https://t.co/iRxBf03WC9
#Texans QB1 C.J. Stroud cleared medically, out of NFL concussion protocol, playing Sunday against Titans @KPRC2 https://t.co/u5vgKYTrrC
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud will be speaking to the media which is a great indicator that he has cleared concussion protocol and will likely start on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. #Texans #Sarge @TheTexansWire
C.J Stroud has cleared concussion protocol and will start Sunday against the Titans. He will speak to media shortly.
#Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud talking with media today which means he's cleared and out of concussion protocol @KPRC2
C.J. Stroud is speaking to the media today, which would indicate he is out of concussion protocol.
NEW: Explaining where C.J. Stroud is in the protocol and what's next for the rookie quarterback as he looks to get back on the field vs. Titans. https://t.co/CPbGOycpi8 via @houstonchron
C.J. Stroud 'on track' for Week 17 https://t.co/AphVru3NBZ
#Texans QB C.J. Stroud practicing for the 2nd consecutive day. One thing to keep in mind, if he is a full participant in practice today, that means he in Phase 5 of the protocol. https://t.co/Voq8AVy8Xr
#Texans Injury Report QB C.J. Stroud Returns, Multiple Starters Out of Practice https://t.co/LNNut3CLkC via @Texans_Daily
C.J. Stroud has limited practice in his return from a concussion. https://t.co/KIQXlD05l0
C.J. Stroud: Limited in return to practice https://t.co/zTpsL8S1Xw
C.J. Stroud (concussion) officially limited in Wednesday's practice https://t.co/VDfrCJlVTw https://t.co/T8Vw8y6Z92
C.J. Stroud (concussion) was limited at practice Wednesday. https://t.co/Ul2pWf5pHe
Texans QB C.J. Stroud, who returned to practice today, has one stage left in concussion protocol before getting cleared, HC DeMeco Ryans announced https://t.co/VDfrCJmtJ4 https://t.co/IXv2rzf432
Reports: Texans QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) ready to practice https://t.co/5WtRS1lTga https://t.co/xMTG0V9mxr
He’s back. Stroud’s first day back at practice in 2 weeks. (Concussion) https://t.co/g4NLkBCWrd
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud is back practicing as Week 17 has begun…#Texans #Sarge #TexansWire https://t.co/fMqF15TVb9
#Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud is practicing today for the first time since suffering a concussion in a loss to the Jets on Dec. 10. It indicates Stroud is in the latter stages of the five-phase concussion protocol. He returned to team meetings last Friday. https://t.co/Kg2rVvwUpH
CJ Stroud tossing ball around before individual drills begin #Texans https://t.co/pjxkOuY7qT
Todays #Texans practice does in fact include CJ Stroud 🙌 https://t.co/TsP8AAEmxO
From The Insiders on #NFLPlus and @NFLNetwork: #Texans QB CJ Stroud (concussion) is expected to practice today. https://t.co/1Q4qxMSMgV
Great news for the Texans. QB C.J. Stroud expected to practice this week, a league source confirmed. This will be his first practice since actually suffering the injury https://t.co/Q15YusS2zG via @houstonchron
As some of have reported Texans QB CJ Stroud is expected to return to practice. Progress towards getting back starting. The Texans offense has missed him going from a top-10 scoring offense to averaging 17 points per game on O without him
Sources; #Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud's concussion symptoms (sensitivity to light, loud noises) have subsided, set to resume activities this week, starting today, remains under NFL concussion protocol, taking next steps in medical process: @KPRC2 https://t.co/hTV1865035
CJ UPDATE #Texans QB C.J. Stroud Expected to Practice https://t.co/nmWhJ1Zs4b via @Texans_Daily
Texans QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) expected to practice today, per @RapSheet https://t.co/VDfrCJmtJ4 https://t.co/g3qPFhkFd8
Texans QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) is expected to return to practice today, per @RapSheet. The Texans play the Titans on Sunday, who they defeated 19-16 in Week 15 without Stroud. https://t.co/NHMgq65HiR
C.J. Stroud is expected to practice Wednesday. https://t.co/0Qry0Vzx0Y
C.J. Stroud expects to practice on Wednesday https://t.co/pqPqQTLZtd
C.J. Stroud: Expected back at practice https://t.co/zHV966dzvJ
Potential good news for the #Texans: QB CJ Stroud, in the NFL's concussion protocol, is expected to practice today. Coach DeMeco Ryans told @StaceyDales on Sunday that Stroud had been in meetings on Friday. "He's definitely making progress." This would be more progress.
C.J. Stroud could be back next week, after missing two games following a concussion in Week 14 (and possibly an undiagnosed concussion in Week 13). https://t.co/jWQ851viKi
As #Texans HC DeMeco Ryans told me this morning, rookie QB CJ Stroud is “definitely making progress” working through the concussion protocol. Ryans: “We were able to get him in meetings on Friday and get him out on the field.” Very encouraging.
C.J. Stroud: Could return Week 17 https://t.co/ocEw4X6MrT
Despite missing his second straight game due to a concussion, Texans’ QB C.J. Stroud has begun to make some progress and there is optimism he could be ready to play next week vs. the Titans, per league source.
Texans QB C.J. Stroud appears to have suffered one of the most significant concussions to a quarterback all season, but Texans say he’s progressing and should return this season https://t.co/kOBRHKStMD
#Browns #Texans injury report and game status: https://t.co/DlQitOGo9J
https://t.co/hx9ZqoSqTv Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is out for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns in a key game for both teams in the AFC playoff race. Still dealing with concussion symptoms that have sidelined him since late in Week 14 loss to New York Jets.
C.J. Stroud has been ruled out for the Texans’ game against the Browns https://t.co/ltyih0QS5u
Browns, Texans Final Injury Report: CJ Stroud among 7 players ruled out, 4 questionable: https://t.co/3dAp2bTxvq
OFFICIAL: #Texans Rule C.J. Stroud Out vs. #Browns With Concussion https://t.co/BBuAjiIVbI via @Texans_Daily
Texans rookie QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) ruled out for Sunday vs. Browns https://t.co/5Qqsjjf3bW https://t.co/NP59v4nl3l
C.J. Stroud (concussion) ruled out for Week 16 https://t.co/lLdwD9tmOn
CJ Stroud is officially OUT for the Texans. 😭 https://t.co/hymFj0l2to
#Texans' QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) officially ruled out, as is DE Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) and LB Blake Cashman (hamstring). All three will miss their second consecutive games. WR Nico Collins (calf) listed as questionable, which is great news. https://t.co/vReoPU4e3g
Texans QB CJ Stroud (concussion) has been officially ruled OUT vs the Browns https://t.co/zoLH6mpfIL
C.J. Stroud: Won't play Sunday https://t.co/ZBmnSb260M
No C.J. Stroud for the second straight week https://t.co/i6b1gj4dhu
C.J. Stroud officially ruled out for game vs. #Browns. https://t.co/TNWMlfDs81
C.J. Stroud ruled out for Sunday's visit from the #Browns: https://t.co/wVXmxp3L1e
Texans now have officially ruled out QB CJ Stroud for Sunday’s game vs. the Browns.
#Texans QB CJ Stroud (concussion) has been ruled out against the #Browns.