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HOUSTON – Houston’s C.J. Stroud was a full participant in practice for the second straight day Thursday, making it likely he will return Sunday when the Texans visit Indianapolis in a key AFC South matchup after the quarterback missed the last three games.
Coach DeMeco Ryans said Wednesday that Stroud remains in the concussion protocol but that he was optimistic he would return this weekend. Ryans did not speak to reporters Thursday, but the team’s injury report listed Stroud as a full participant in practice. He was also listed as a full participant on Wednesday for the first time since he was injured.
Stroud was injured early in the second quarter of a loss at Denver on Nov. 2. He went six yards and hit Chris Abrams-Drain on the shoulder near the end of his slide, sending him off the ground with a violent blow to the back of his head.
He returned to practice in a limited capacity last week, but Raines said the short week given Thursday night’s game didn’t leave enough time for him to be ready to return for that game against the Bills.
Safety Jalen Peters was also a full participant in practice Thursday after participating in a limited capacity the day before. He also missed three games due to a concussion in a game against the Broncos.
Davis Mills has started the past three games as the Texans (6-5) have chipped away at their top-ranked defense to go 3-0 and move above .500 for the first time this season.
The Colts lead the division at 8-3 and this will be the first of two meetings this season between the teams, who also play in the regular-season finale.
