HOUSTON – For Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, dealing with another concussion is a medical setback that prevents him from playing the game he loves.

It’s also a time of healing and taking the proper amount of time to ensure that he’s free of symptoms before returning to practice under the NFL mandatory concussion protocol.

Stroud has been experiencing symptoms as recently as Friday, including sensitivity to light.

The last time that Stroud suffered a concussion on a diving tackle from Quinnen Williams he missed two games in his rookie season. Each time, he absorbed a similar hard hit as the back of his helmet crashed into the ground. Stroud’s condition is improving and he was at NRG Stadium on Monday, remaining under the NFL protocol along with right tackle Tytus Howard and nickel Jale

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