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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud left Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos after taking a huge hit from a defender.

Stroud took the snap and ran up the middle in the second quarter as he tried to avoid the rush. As he went down to slide, Broncos cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine leaned with his shoulder and hit Stroud high. The quarterback’s head hit the field, and he was on his back motionless for a brief moment.

Texans players immediately called for the medical staff to come out and check on Stroud.

Stroud was down for a few minutes before he was helped off the field. He gave a thumbs up to the crowd as he walked to the sideline. He slowly walked back to the locker room.

Davis Mills came into the game for the Texans.

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