Houston’s C.J. Stroud out with concussion after hit against Denver

By Canadian Press on November 2, 2025.

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s C.J. Stroud won’t return after sustaining a concussion after hitting his head hard on the ground at the end of a run in the second quarter Sunday against Denver.

The team announced just after halftime that he had a concussion and was out for the remainder of the game.

Stroud scrambled for 6 yards and was hit on the shoulder near the end of his slide by Kris Abrams-Draine and the back of his head violently bounced off the ground.

Abrams-Draine was initially flagged for unnecessary roughness. But the play was reviewed and the call was overturned when officials said he didn’t make contact with Stroud’s head or neck.

Stroud remained on the ground for a few minutes while he was tended to by the medical staff. He eventually got up and walked to the sideline and entered the medical tent.

He then walked to the locker room and Davis Mills took over at quarterback.

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Kristie Rieken, The Associated Press