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Texans Prepare for Davis Mills to Start as C.J. Stroud Remains in Concussion Protocol

DeMeco Ryans says the plan shifts to Mills this week given the difficulty of clearing concussion protocol in time.

Overview

  • C.J. Stroud remains in the NFL concussion protocol after a Week 9 hit against the Broncos, leaving his Week 10 availability uncertain.
  • Ryans said the team will practice as if Davis Mills will start, noting it is uncommon for players to clear protocol in one week.
  • Mills replaced Stroud and went 17-of-30 for 137 yards as Houston produced three field goals on 10 drives in the loss to Denver.
  • Houston is 3-5 and faces 5-3 Jacksonville on Sunday, with the Jaguars having won the first meeting 17-10 and holding a two-game edge.
  • A decision on Stroud is expected later in the week as he moves through the league’s stepwise return-to-play process.