Despite being ruled out for his second straight game due to a concussion, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has begun to make some progress and there is optimism he could be ready to play next week at home against the Tennessee Titans, a league source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Texans wide receiver Nico Collins, listed as questionable for Sunday with a calf injury, is expected to play against the Browns, according to a source.
Stroud suffered a concussion in the team's 30-6 Week 14 loss to the New York Jets and remained in the protocol after missing Week 15 against the Titans.