We haven’t seen Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud take the field for a game since Week 9.
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That’s when Stroud suffered a concussion that kept him out of each of the Texans’ final three games. However, Stroud showed a sign of progress last week, after he was able to participate in practice for the first time since the concussion.
That gives hope that Stroud will return in Week 13 against the Indianapolis Colts, although that is not a given.
Here’s the latest on Stroud.
Will CJ Stroud return in Week 13?
WEDNESDAY UPDATE: Stroud officially participated in Wednesday’s practice, marking his first full session since suffering a concussion.
This should also be the final hurdle Stroud must clear to be cleared for Sunday’s game.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATE:Aaron Wilson of Click2Houston.com reports that Stroud will practice Wednesday and is moving toward being cleared for Sunday.
Stroud’s status for Week 13 has not yet been confirmed.
On Monday, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans revealed that Stroud is still in the concussion protocol, leaving his status up in the air.
“He’s still in concussion protocol,” Ryans said.
There have been multiple signs of progress for Stroud, suggesting he has a better than 50/50 chance of returning in Week 13.
One of those signs of progress was Stroud’s ability to get in a limited practice last week.
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Another sign was that Stroud’s symptoms were easing, something Click2Houston.com’s Aaron Wilson reported last week.
Wilson added that Stroud’s Week 13 is “likely.”
“Stroud’s symptoms, including light sensitivity and headaches, have decreased and improved, according to sources. He is considered likely to return next week,” Wilson reported.
With no update on Monday, the next one will come on Wednesday, when the Texans release their first injury report of the week.
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