Originally published by Aaron Wilson.
Texans starting quarterback Brian Hoyer is gaining final clearance under the NFL medical protocol, practicing Wednesday and starting Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars, barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Hoyer has made major strides since suffering his second concussion of the season against the New England Patriots with all symptoms subsiding shortly after a game where he was sacked five times.
This concussion wasn’t as severe as the one Hoyer sustained against the Cincinnati Bengals earlier this season where he experienced memory loss. Because of the frequency of the concussions and the climate surrounding concussions, a cautious approach was taken.
Now, Hoyer is set to return to play after Brandon Weeden led the Texans to two consecutive wins. Texans coach Bill O’Brien declared Monday that Hoyer would start if he’s cleared medically.
Under NFL rules governing concussions, players have to be passed by an independent neurologist where they pass a baseline neurological exam to be cleared to play. Hoyer has been practicing and feeling fine.
“He’s in the last phase of the evaluation, ” O’Brien said. “So, if he clears this phase, then he’ll start the game on Sunday.”
Hoyer has exhausted every treatment avenue, including acupuncture, purchasing a $20,000 hyperbaric chamber and doing brain exercises through an app on his cell phone.
Now, Hoyer is on the verge of returning as the Texans make a push for the playoffs.
“Brandon has done a really good job, he did,” O’Brien said. “He did a good job in the Indy game and did a good job [Sunday], but if Brian’s healthy and cleared, he’s our starter.”
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