Texans' Tytus Howard: Won't return to Week 9 contest

Howard (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against Denver.

Howard was deemed questionable to return late in the second quarter before being ruled out in the third period. He'll need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to be able to suit up next Sunday against Jacksonville. Blake Fisher has stepped into Howard's spot at right tackle.