bigskydoc
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The NFL's Concussion Protocol states
So basically, if there is a "big hit" with a mechanism of injury consistent with potential concussion, anyone on the field can raise the concern, and the player has to be removed from the field and evaluated for concussion prior to returning to the field.
Russ definitely had a mechanism of injury consistent with concussion, and he was raised his hands to his head afterward. He exited the field when told to, but did not undergo an evaluation.
We can complain all we want about inequity in enforcement of the protocol, but it is very clear that protocol was not followed.
In the event... a player sustains a mechanism of injury ("big hit") that is reasonably expected to give rise to a concussion, and/or a concern is raised by another player, coach, game official, ATC spotter, or Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant, the player shall be removed immediately from the field by Club medical personnel.
If a player exhibits or reports signs or symptoms of concussion on the field and does not require emergent transport for more serious brain injury and/or cervical spine injury, he must be removed and evaluated by the Club medical team.
So basically, if there is a "big hit" with a mechanism of injury consistent with potential concussion, anyone on the field can raise the concern, and the player has to be removed from the field and evaluated for concussion prior to returning to the field.
Russ definitely had a mechanism of injury consistent with concussion, and he was raised his hands to his head afterward. He exited the field when told to, but did not undergo an evaluation.
We can complain all we want about inequity in enforcement of the protocol, but it is very clear that protocol was not followed.