The Houston Texans ruled out quarterback C.J. Stroud for Week 10 with a concussion, pushing backup Davis Mills into the starting role for Sunday's home game against division rival Jacksonville. "Where we are right now with the concussion protocol,

C.J. Stroud entered concussion protocol after exiting Week 9 with an injury. Here's a look at how long the Texans QB will be out.

C.J. Stroud has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars after suffering a concussion in a Week 9 loss to the Denver Broncos, head coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters Wednesday.

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans has already made a decision on quarterback C.J. Stroud for the Week 10 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars after the young signal-caller left Week 9 early with a concussion.

On a third-and-8 play deep in Houston's own territory, Stroud scrambled up the middle for a six yard game before sliding down short of the line to gain. As the quarterback started his slide, Broncos cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine dove to tackle Stroud and hit him in the chest.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has exited the Broncos game with an apparent head injury caused by a big hit.

At the top of the second quarter, Stroud would go down with a concussion following a scramble, taken down by Broncos cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine, which would sideline Houston's star quarterback for the remainder of the contest, elevate Davis Mills for the rest of the day, and wound up coming up short 15-18.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud exited the Week 9 matchup against the Denver Broncos in the second quarter after taking a hard hit following a 6-yard scramble. The team later ruled him out with a concussion, and Davis Mills replaced him under center.

The Houston Texans 2025 season is a dumpster fire. C.J. Stroud is in concussion protocol, the offensive line is in the witness protection program, and offensive coordinator Nick Caley needs to find a real estate agent back in New England.