C.J. Stroud in protocol longer than most concussed players this season but Texans remain patient optimistic
C.J. Stroud in protocol longer than most concussed players this season but Texans remain patient optimistic
Blog Article
It is now clear, two weeks after the injury, that rookie quarterback suffered one of the most significant concu sions sustained by a quarterback this season.Stroud is mi sing his second consecutive game this week after suffering a concu sion on Dec. 10 against the . Only one other quarterback -- rookie quarterback -- has mi sed consecutive games this season while in concu sion protocol.According to CBS Sports research and SportsRadar, at least 20 players have mi sed consecutive games due to concu sion this season. At least four players have mi sed more than two consecutive games this year. According to Brooks Laich Jersey the , the median return to play for those who suffered a concu sion is about nine days.Most concerning -- and all concu sions are concerning -- is that Stroud still hasn't participated in a practice, even in a limited capacity. The great news is that the Texans do not believe the concu sion will be season-ending, and head coach DeMeco Ryans said this week that Stroud continues to progre s."End? Why would you say that? No, no. Don't shock me like that," Ryans said with a smile Wednesday. "No, we're going through the protocol. Each person, each concu sion is different. Each person it takes a different amount of time for each person to heal. Just like with anything else. He's just going through the protocol just like everyone else has whenever they've been in the concu sion protocol."The most important thing is making sure C.J. is healthy. And when he's ready to go, he'll be ready to go." Stroud hit his head hard on the MetLife turf in Week 14 against the Jets. He was immediately removed from the game and evaluated for a concu sion before being placed in protocol. Stroud did not participate at all in practice during Weeks 15 and 16, a sign that he hadn't progre sed Brooks Laich Women Jersey to Phase 4 of the concu sion protocol.The five-step concu sion protocol allows for players to participate in football-specific exercise for no more than 30 minutes once one gets to Phase 3. That usually sees a player warm up with his teammates and be listed as limited on the injury report. Stroud could be in Phase 3 and staying inside the facilities while ramping up his activity.Phase 4 allows the player to do non-contact training Jonny Brodzinski Kids Jersey drills at practice that are specific to the player's position. In the case of Stroud, he'd be able to throw the football in a limited capacity. That's no question that Stroud still isn't in Phase 4. Phase 5 is clearance for full football activity after being evaluated by the team doctors and an independent neurologist.Stroud remains the favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year. His 20 touchdowns and five interceptions in just 12-plus games solidified the award for the Buckeye.The Texans will start veteran on Saturday against the . Keenum started last week against the and won in overtime. Houston hosts Tenne see next week as the Texans continue to make a playoff push.
https://claytonxkwd09753.blogspothub.com/25653777/patriots-super-bowl-winner-says-that-no-one-actually-likes-playing-for-new-england
Click here Click here