HOUSTON – Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud and nickel Jalen Pitre both remain under the restrictions of the NFL concussion protocol, according to coach DeMeco Ryans.

While both players have missed the past three games, they are on track to return Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts.

And Ryans reiterated that Stroud will start, once he’s cleared the protocol. Backup quarterback Davis Mills went 3-0 standing in for Stroud in wins over the Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans and Buffalo Bills. Stroud hasn’t experienced symptoms since returning to practice last week. He previously dealt with sensitivity to light and headaches, per sources.

“Whenever C.J. is back and ready to roll, he’s been our starter,” Ryans said. “He will be our starter whenever he’s back and ready to go.”

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