C.J. Stroud Health, Injury Updates & History

Enters the 2025 season in excellent shape after a cautious offseason where general shoulder soreness...

Cleared concussion protocol and will start in W17 against the Titans - shouldn't have any ill effects medically despite his 2 week absence

Practicing on Wednesday, a key step towards clearing concussion protocol - will need to progress through steps and log an FP on Thursday or Friday

Ruled out for 2nd straight week with concussion - symptoms will need to resolve for him to practice again but good chance to do so in W17 - by our data, 94% of players return within 3 weeks

Still not practicing Thursday and out for a second straight week with concussion he suffered W14 - reportedly still has sensitivity to light - symptoms will need to resolve for him to practice again but good chance to do so in W17 - by our data, 94% of players return within 3 weeks

Out for a second straight week with concussion he suffered W14 - reportedly still has sensitivity to light - symptoms will need to resolve for him to practice again but good chance to do so in W17 - by our data, 94% of players return within 3 weeks

Doubtful for W15 after not practicing all week - in concussion protocol and unlikely to clear ahead of game vs. Titans - by our data, roughly 70% chance to return in W16 against Browns

In concussion protocol and did not return to the game after 4th quarter hit - hit back of head on MetLife turf and had apparent symptoms - by our data, 22.5% chance to clear for next week if he's diagnosed with a concussion - Davis Mills in at QB

Undergoing concussion evaluation but likely to be ruled out - hit back of head on MetLife turf and had external symptoms - by our data, 22.5% chance to clear for next week if he's diagnosed with a concussion - Davis Mills in at QB

Right shoulder popped up on injury report Week 2 but unlikely to bother him rest of season