C.J. Stroud Remains in Concussion Protocol; M.J. Stewart Out for Season

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is still in the concussion protocol, and his availability for Week 11 against the Titans is uncertain. Head coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed Stroud remains in protocol and must clear it to play. Davis Mills started in Stroud's place in Week 10, throwing for 292 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. The Texans will also be without safety M.J. Stewart for the remainder of the season due to a quad injury suffered on Sunday; Stewart had 25 tackles and a forced fumble in nine appearances. Right tackle Tytus Howard and safety Jalen Pitre are also currently in concussion protocol. In other injury news, the Kansas City Chiefs' Josh Simmons is expected to return to practice this week. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Chris Godwin and Bucky Irving remain out with unclear return timelines. The Cincinnati Bengals have opened a 21-day injury window for Joe Burrow, who is returning to practice after turf toe.