Following up on
the ongoing story. ... According to KPRC 2 Houston's Aaron Wilson,
C.J. Stroud has been medically cleared under the NFL concussion protocol and is set to play in Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport is reporting the same, noting that Stroud is scheduled to speak with the medea today.
This the final step in Stroud’s recovery from a serious concussion after the back of his helmet bounced off the hard artificial turf at MetLife Stadium on an unpenalized late hit from New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams.
After overcoming symptoms that included a sensitivity to light and loud noises, Stroud was back on the Texans’ practice field Wednesday and Thursday after being medically cleared to participate under Stage 4 of the five-phase mandatory NFL concussion protocol. He practiced on a limited basis.
Now, Stroud will start in Sunday’s pivotal home game against the Titans after missing the past two games with the brain injury.