Texans' QB C.J. Stroud Ruled Out with Concussion Against Broncos

Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos after suffering a concussion when his head bounced off the turf following a hit by Broncos corner Kris Abrams‑Draine on a late slide. Officials initially threw a flag for unnecessary roughness but overturned it on review, concluding there was no contact to Stroud’s head or neck; trainers tended to him on the field before he walked to the locker room and entered concussion protocol. Davis Mills replaced Stroud and remained under center for the rest of the game. Stroud, 23, is the Texans’ franchise cornerstone — the 2023 Offensive Rookie of the Year who has led Houston to consecutive playoff appearances — making his availability a major concern amid offensive-line issues and inconsistent offensive play this season. The Texans also ruled out tackle Tytus Howard with a concussion and linebacker Christian Harris with a shin injury, compounding the team’s injury problems.