The Houston Texans have officially signed quarterback Tim Boyle to their practice squad as starter C.J. Stroud, who is not practicing today due to a lingering concussion, is trending toward missing his second consecutive game. Browns tight end Jordan Akins has playfully told Texans fans they 'can thank me now' for Stroud being in Houston. In addition to Stroud's absence, the Texans are without Will Anderson and Blake Cashman at practice, and wide receivers Nico Collins, who has a strained calf and did not practice but was limited in practice today, and John Metchie III are also dealing with health issues. Head Coach DeMeco Ryans mentioned that Stroud is doing better and that each concussion is different, stressing the importance of Stroud's health. The team will evaluate the conditions of Nico Collins and Will Anderson Jr. throughout the week. Meanwhile, the Browns reported Denzel Ward as a full participant in their injury report. Safety Jimmie Ward, who appeared to suffer a concussion, is back at practice after passing through protocol, alongside Brevin Jordan and John Metchie III who returned after illnesses. Analysts have noted that C.J. Stroud has exceeded the Texans’ expectations, while special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone has praised Myles Garrett as 'hands down' the best player in the NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs are also managing injuries, with Kadarius Toney and Jerick McKinnon not practicing, while Mecole Hardman and Donovan Smith were limited.
Mecole Hardman back at Chiefs practice, Kadarius Toney out. https://t.co/ke4wIj8hs2
Will Anderson, C.J. Stroud remain out of Texans practice. https://t.co/avkCh7pXuN
Mecole Hardman and Donovan Smith were limited at practice today. Nick Bolton, Cam Jones, Jerick McKinnon, and Kadarius Toney did not practice.
Browns, Texans Thursday Injury Report: Some significant changes: https://t.co/nAyrlehiLH
QB C.J. Stroud, LB Blake Cashman, and DE Will Anderson Jr. did not practice today. WR Noah Brown, DT Maliek Collins, WR Nico Collins, TE Brevin Jordan, G Shaq Mason, WR John Metchie, LB Denzel Perryman, S Jimmie Ward were limited https://t.co/gzErJ9iSho via @houstonchron
#Browns, #Texans injury report. https://t.co/QxPtgIGHDZ
#Chiefs return roundup/notes: Mecole Hardman, Isiah Pacheco, Justyn Ross, Donovan Smith/Wanya Morris, Joshua Williams https://t.co/q6kKI3avy0
Two key Chiefs — WR Mecole Hardman and RB Isiah Pacheco — were back to practice on Thursday. Pacheco will play this week vs. Raiders; my belief is Hardman will remain on IR until next week. https://t.co/Usc0gRatnw
Here’s the hit Jimmie Ward gave/took that knocked him out of the Titans game Sunday on the first def series #Texans He fell limp. He’s back on the practice field today. https://t.co/paFt0YWpk7
#Texans Nico Collins practiced for second day in a row after missing a game with a strained calf and is trending toward being back for #Browns game. Jimmie Ward (concussion) returned to practice, as did Brevin Jordan, John Metchie III (illnesses) @KPRC2 https://t.co/AtZvSfCL9E
Browns vs Texans: 3 key Houston players expected out in Week 16 due to injuries: https://t.co/2nY17w1p6A
Not all concussions are created equal. CJ Stroud is likely going to miss his 2nd straight game with a concussion, while Jimmie Ward, pulled after delivering a hit in 1st def series v Titans is already practicing today. #Texans
A 👀 around #Texans practice Jimmie Ward moving well 🙌 https://t.co/nkwNSjPkSr
Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward is practicing and that is a good sign…#Texans #Sarge #TexansWire https://t.co/acpke7PvS0
Texans safety Jimmie Ward is back at practice after appearing to suffer a concussion Sunday. He apparently passed through protocol.
Thursday - updated-practice report #Texans W.Anderson - 👎 B.Cashman - 👎 B.Jordan - 🙌 S.Mason - 🙌 J.Metchie - 🙌 C.J. Stroud - 👎 L.Tunsil - 🙌 J.Ward - 🙌 N.Collins - 🙌 full dress N.Brown - 🙌 full dress G.Fant - 🙌 https://t.co/Pp9a7GqTwU
KCC WR Kadarius Toney (hip) and RB Jerick McKinnon (groin) will not practice Thursday. https://t.co/sBxKWqd7Th
Texans OL Shaq Mason and Laremy Tunsil are both back at practice today. Still no C.J. Stroud, who is in concussion protocol and is trending toward missing his second consecutive game Sunday when the Texans face the Browns.
Texans back at practice. Tunsil and Fant are practicing. No Stroud. Nico Collins and John Metchie are at practice. https://t.co/UkZgwhPcMs
Andy Reid says LBs Nick Bolton and Cam Jones are ill and won’t practice Thursday. RB Jerick McKinnon (groin) and WR Kadarius Toney (hip) won’t practice as well. WR Mecole Hardman will practice Thursday and open his 21-day practice window.
Kadarius Toney (hip), Jerick McKinnon (groin) and Nick Bolton (illness) are among the Chiefs players who won't practice today
Andy Reid said Nick Bolton & Cam Jones (both illness), Jerick McKinnon (groin) & Kadarius Toney (strained hip) will not practice today.
CJ Stroud tops @davidhelman_'s Nice List for rejuvenating the Houston Texans. 🤝🎅 🎙: https://t.co/szpGO23Vsh https://t.co/M4E9yz3hDq
#Browns DC Jim Schwartz said JOK has been playing really well lately and role will continue to grow: It's time for him not to leave the field.
#Browns Jim Schwartz raves about #Texans QB C.J. Stroud, who’s in the concussion protocol https://t.co/juwKtYRIem
#Browns DC Jim Schwartz on #Texans QB C.J. Stroud: I've been very impressed with him. He doesn't look like a rookie out there. Certainly wish him best for his career, concussions aren't something to mess around with.
#Browns DC Jim Schwartz on Myles Garrett: The definition of a great player when an opponent starts its game plan we're not going to let this guy beat us -- and he still beats them and plays at a high level. In my career I've seen it from Myles, Calvin Johnson and Ray Lewis.
#Browns special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone says Myles Garrett is "hands down" the best player in the #NFL. Says he's never seen a player like him
#Browns ST coordinator Bubba Ventrone on team MVP: Dustin Hopkins aside, I'd say 95 (Myles Garrett). I've never been around a football player like that guy. He's unbelievable. To me, it's hands down he's the best defensive player in the league. No one remotely close to him.
Clint Stoerner, former NFL QB & current Houston analyst, says CJ Stroud has exceeded even Texans’ expectations. Listen to #100YearsPod on https://t.co/3gLFWvzJvi & TLOD app.
Browns, Texans Injury Report: Cleveland’s had a walk through day but finally has an opponent with an injury report as long and important as theirs: https://t.co/AzSH2eQIek
HOU WR Nico Collins (calf) was limited at practice Wednesday. https://t.co/Uf3orShQsx
#Browns #Texans injury report for Wednesday: https://t.co/iat2CS372p
#Browns, #Texans injury report. Cleveland didn’t practice but estimated Denzel Ward as full participant. A good sign. https://t.co/Ue4EfvrCnT
Texans WR Nico Collins was limited in practice today, per the team injury report. A good sign for his return.
#Texans coach DeMeco Ryans on injured players Nico Collins, Will Anderson Jr., said they'll be evaluated throughout the week. Both didn't practice.
Head Coach DeMeco Ryans: C.J. Stroud is doing better and improving but still in the protocol. Each concussion is different & most important thing is C.J. gets healthy. When he's ready to go, he'll play.
#Texans wide receivers Nico Collins (strained calf) John Metchie III not practicing @KPRC2
So far at #Texans practice no Will Anderson or Blake Cashman. Or QB CJ Stroud.
C.J. Stroud is not practicing today. At least during the portion open to the media. New Texans QB Tim Boyle is here.
The Houston Texans have officially signed quarterback Tim Boyle to their practice squad. #Texans #Sarge #TexansWire
From @ByNateUlrich: #Browns tight end Jordan Akins: Texans fans 'can thank me now' with C.J. Stroud in Houston https://t.co/jky20Acibz via @beaconjournal
#Browns tight end Jordan Akins says #Texans fans “can thank me now”with C.J. Stroud in Houston https://t.co/RhnWvFjJXQ
#Texans Sign New 'Emergency' QB as C.J. Stroud Concussion Lingers https://t.co/85oi5uxITN via @Texans_Daily