Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud exited the Week 9 matchup against the Denver Broncos in the second quarter after taking a hard hit following a 6-yard scramble. The team later ruled him out with a concussion, and Davis Mills replaced him under center.

On the play in which he was injured, Stroud attempted to get down as defenders neared, but took a hit from Broncos safety Kris Abrams-Draine to his midsection. Stroud's head then violently bounced off the turf, and he remained on his back while trainers attended to him. Houston's third-year quarterback eventually walked off the field under his own power, and gave a thumbs up to the crowd.

Stroud completed 6 of 10 passes for 79 yards and rushed twice for 12 yards before exiting the game. He is coming off one of his best performa

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