CJ Stroud to miss second game for Texans?
Aug 10, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws the ball during warmups before a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
The Houston Texans could be without quarterback CJ Stroud for the second straight game.
Stroud was knocked out of the Texans’ 30-6 loss at the New York Jets in Week 14 with a concussion. The rookie quarterback missed the team’s Week 15 game against the Tenneessee Titans, which Houston came back to win.
KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson reported on Tuesday that Stroud is likely to miss a second game. Stroud reportedly is still experiencing concussion symptoms and not expected to practice on Wednesday.
From earlier, C.J. Stroud is not expected to play Sunday against #Browns, dealing with concussion symptoms, including sensitivity to light, per sources, and Case Keenum to start against #Browns @KPRC2 Texans added Tim Boyle to practice squad. Davis Mills to back up Keenum again… https://t.co/MCS5B0uw0c
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) December 20, 2023
Houston may be motivated to play it safely with Stroud, especially after the team won with Case Keenum starting in Week 15. Keenum reportedly would be expected to start in Week 16 if Stroud does not play.
The Texans also signed quarterback Tim Boyle on Tuesday. He would be a third quarterback behind Stroud and Davis Mills, who would likely serve as a backup for the second straight week.
Houston is part of a 3-way tie for first place in the AFC South along with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts. The Texans host the Browns in Week 16 on Sunday.