C.J. Stroud sustained a concussion during Houston’s Week 9 game against the Denver Broncos and was removed from the game, subsequently entering the NFL concussion protocol. He did not return to that game, and Davis Mills started in his place. The timeline since then has included ongoing evaluation and the usual protocol steps to determine return readiness, with reports indicating Stroud’s status as out for the Broncos game and a broader discussion about the expected return timeline being contingent on medical clearance. Key points:

• Incident: Stroud took a hit in the second quarter while sliding and went to the sideline for evaluation.
• Immediate outcome: He was ruled out for the remainder of the Week 9 game and did not return.
• Follow-up: He entered the NFL concussion protocol as part of the standard return-to-play pathway.
• Next steps: Return-to-play depends on medical clearance, symptom resolution, and passing the league-mandated tests; teams typically conduct a staged progression afterward.

If you want, I can pull up the latest updates from reliable outlets to confirm Stroud’s current status and any posted return-to-play timeline from team or league sources.