The NFL and its gamers’ union have mentioned adjustments to concussion protocol are wanted to “improve” participant security.
In a joint assertion, the NFL and the NFLPA mentioned an investigation was ongoing however adjustments to protocol have been doubtless.
It has been reported that the physician who cleared quarterback Tagovailoa for Thursday’s sport has been fired.
“The NFL and the NFLPA agree that modifications are wanted to the concussion protocol to reinforce participant security,” they mentioned.
“We anticipate adjustments to the protocol being made within the coming days based mostly on what has been discovered to this point within the assessment course of.”
In a sport towards the Buffalo Payments final Sunday, Tagovailoa appeared unsteady on his ft after an enormous sort out, however he was evaluated after the incident and cleared to return to the sphere for the second half.
Nonetheless, his fingers appeared to spasm and he was taken off on a stretcher towards the Bengals on Thursday.
The NFL mentioned that each indication was that correct protocol had been adopted on Sunday.
NFL chief medical officer Dr Allen Sills mentioned Tagovailoa was checked for concussion signs earlier than being cleared to play on Thursday by an impartial neurologist.
“The NFL and NFLPA share a powerful appreciation for the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultants who contribute their time and experience to our sport solely to advance participant security,” the assertion mentioned.
“This program has made our sport safer for the athletes who play it for the previous 12 seasons.”
