Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud remained in concussion protocol Friday and is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans.
The Texans may use a top-three draft pick on a defensive end if Davis Mills plays well to end the season, but Houston will have to consider drafting a QB if the rookie struggles down the stretch, sources told ESPN.
Texans head coach David Culley has named Davis Mills the team's starting quarterback for the rest of the season.
Texans coach David Culley changed his stance that Tyrod Taylor is the team's starting QB when healthy, saying after Houston's loss to the Colts that he's ready to "evaluate everything."
QB Tyrod Taylor, who returned to practice Wednesday after missing five games due to a hamstring injury, is still not ready to play for the Texans, so Davis Mills will start vs. the Rams.
David Culley said he feels Taylor is "a lot further along now and he's getting closer" to playing and that the team will know more about the veteran quarterback's status Wednesday.
