Cowboys WR in concussion protocol
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I'm the senior adviser for the NFL's Concussion Protocol and there's an overlooked concussion crisis among domestic violence victims.
A concussion happens when a sudden jolt (from a fall, hit, or collision) causes your brain to shake or twist inside your skull. That movement can damage brain cells, stretch blood vessels, and trigger chemical changes that affect the way your brain works. Even if you stay conscious, it still counts as a brain injury.
Over the years, the NFL has made a lot of changes to its concussion protocol to better protect players from the dangers of head injuries. The league’s protocol now focuses on careful evaluation, thorough testing, and a step-by-step recovery plan for any ...
The Football Association has strict procedures on dealing with head injuries, such as concussion. The guidelines for dealing with possible concussion operate under the tagline of 'if in doubt sit them out'. It means that if a player has suspected ...
On Sunday, the Cincinnati Bengals faced the Buffalo Bills, and everyone saw the same terrifying sequence. Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins twisted mid-air to make a spectacular catch, only to come down with the full force of his body driving his head into the frozen turf.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is in the NFL concussion protocol for the second time in two seasons after a frightening hit he sustained by Houston linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair on Sunday in a 23-20 loss to the Texans at EverBank Stadium.
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Tee Higgins concussion controversy, explained: Why Bengals WR re-entering concussion protocol is raising eyebrows
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is back in concussion protocol. The pass-catcher initially suffered a concussion in Week 12 against the New England Patriots. It caused him to miss Cincinnati's Week 13 game,
Travis Kelce revealed he potentially suffered a concussion on the November 5 episode of the New Heights podcast. This is after he took a brutal helmet to the chest leaving him in excruciating pain. The incident happened on Sunday, November 2, when the ...
Exactly a year ago, JT Daniels took a hit that ended his college football career. Daniels, the starting Rice quarterback, couldn't see straight after Southern Methodist linebacker Ahmad Walker took him to the ground in the second quarter. A wobbly Daniels ...
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