NFL, NFLPA flag likely concussion protocol changes after Miami QB Tagovailoa's two head knocks in four days

  • 📰 abcnews
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 17 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 10%
  • Publisher: 83%

Australia News News

Australia Latest News,Australia Headlines

The NFL has another concussion controversy on its hands, with concerns over the handling of Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's head knock before his removal on a stretcher from his next game.

abc.net.au/news/nfl-flags-likely-concussion-protocol-changes-miami-qb-incidents/101494468The NFL will re-examine its concussion protocols after concerns over the return to play of Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after a head knock, before his removal on a stretcher from his next game four days later.

"The NFLPA's Mackey-White Health and Safety Committee and the NFL's Head Neck and Spine Committee have already begun conversations around the use of the term 'gross motor instability' and we anticipate changes to the protocol being made in the coming days based on what has been learned so far in the process.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 5. in AU

Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines