The Houston Texans have welcomed back defensive tackle Eddie Stroud to practice after he suffered a concussion in a recent game. Stroud, who was injured in the Texans’ loss to the Indianapolis Colts on November 21, has been cleared to practice but remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol.
Stroud, who is in his third season with the Texans, was taken off the field on a stretcher after the hit that caused his concussion. He was taken to a local hospital for evaluation and later released. The Texans have been cautious with Stroud’s recovery, as they want to ensure he is fully healed before returning to the field.
The Texans have been without Stroud for the past two weeks, but his return to practice is a positive sign for the team. Stroud has been an important part of the Texans’ defense this season, recording 33 tackles and two sacks in 11 games. His presence on the field will be a welcome addition for the Texans as they look to make a playoff push in the final weeks of the season.
Stroud’s return to practice is encouraging, but it is important to remember that he still remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol. The protocol is designed to ensure that players are fully recovered from their injuries before returning to the field. It is possible that Stroud could still miss more time before being cleared to play in a game.
The Texans will continue to monitor Stroud’s progress and will make sure he is fully healed before returning him to action. For now, it is a positive sign that Stroud has returned to practice and is making progress in his recovery from a concussion.