Texans QB C.J. Stroud leaves game with concussion evaluation after hit vs. Broncos

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud exited Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos after taking a heavy hit from Broncos cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine while scrambling/sliding, with his head striking the turf. Trainers tended to him on the field and he walked to the blue medical tent and then the locker room, giving a thumbs-up/waving to signal he was OK, but the team said he is in concussion protocol and was listed as questionable to return. Officials initially threw a flag for a late hit that sparked a brief shoving match between the teams, but replay overturned the penalty, ruling no helmet contact and that Stroud's slide was late. Backup Davis Mills replaced Stroud as the Texans finished the drive without their starter. The situation is developing as the Texans continue concussion evaluation and await an official medical update.