HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s C.J. Stroud was a full participant in practice Thursday for a second straight day, making it likely that he’ll return Sunday when the Texans visit Indianapolis in a key AFC South matchup after the quarterback missed the last three games recovering from a concussion.

Coach DeMeco Ryans said Wednesday that Stroud remained in the concussion protocol but he was hopeful he’d return this weekend. Ryans did not speak to reporters Thursday, but the team’s injury report listed Stroud as a full participant in practice. He also was listed as a full participant on Wednesday for the first time since he was injured.

Stroud was injured early in the second quarter of a loss to Denver on Nov. 2. He scrambled for 6 yards and was hit on the shoulder by Kris Abrams-Draine near the e

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