Why is CJ Stroud not playing today, and when will he return? Texans star QB's injury update

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has been ruled out of today's Week 10 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars after suffering a concussion in Week 9

Updated on: Nov 10, 2025, 24:24:39 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has been ruled out of today's Week 10 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars after suffering a concussion in Week 9. Stroud will remain sidelined until he is officially cleared from the NFL's concussion protocol.

C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans suffered a concussion in Week 9. (Getty Images via AFP)

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What happened to C.J. Stroud?

Stroud hit his head on the turf during a scramble in last week’s game, forcing him to exit early. He did not practice at any point this week and has yet to clear the league's concussion protocol.

The Texans haven't given a timeline for his return, but the earliest he could play is Week 11 against the Tennessee Titans if he clears concussion protocol.

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Who replaces him against Jacksonville Jaguars?

With Stroud sidelined, the Texans will start Davis Mills, a former starter for Houston, The Sporting News reported.

"[Mills] has started games in his league before, so there's nothing new for him," Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said Wednesday. “It is a benefit for him, being able to get the reps throughout practice, get walk-through [reps], getting every single rep that he can get. He's done a good job with that. Today, he did an outstanding job. We were efficient in and out of the huddle, at the line of scrimmage. He did a great job of communicating.”

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Jaguars vs. Texans Inactives

Jaguars inactives: CB Jourdan Lewis, WR Brian Thomas Jr., RB Cody Schrader, OL Ezra Cleveland, TE Hunter Long, DL Austin Johnson

Texans inactives: QB C.J. Stroud, S Jalen Pitre, K Ka'imi Fairbairn, LB Christian Harris, OT Jarrett Kingston, OG Ed Ingram, OL Tytus Howard

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Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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