NFL concussion protocol was followed when Bills QB Josh Allen was evaluated in Houston, league says
2 months, 3 weeks ago

NFL concussion protocol was followed when Bills QB Josh Allen was evaluated in Houston, league says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The NFL and its players association said Friday the required steps were followed when Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was evaluated for a concussion last week at Houston and cleared to return to the game. The league and the NFL Players Association said in a joint statement they reviewed reports from the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant and booth spotters and “those reports confirm that the steps required by the league's concussion protocol were followed." “I obviously went into the tent,” said Allen, who was listed with injuries to his left hand and ankle on the team’s injury report this week.

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Reaction to Tua Tagovailoa’s latest concussion shows the NFL has come a long way: Analysis
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Reaction to Tua Tagovailoa’s latest concussion shows the NFL has come a long way: Analysis

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. The reaction to Tua Tagovailoa’s latest concussion shows how the league, its current and former players, fans and the media have evolved. “If I’m him, at this point, I’m seriously considering retiring from football,” Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez said on Amazon Prime Video’s broadcast …

Josh Allen sends heartfelt message to Tua Tagovailoa after Dolphins quarterback suffers concussion
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Josh Allen sends heartfelt message to Tua Tagovailoa after Dolphins quarterback suffers concussion

The Independent  

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Bills QB Josh Allen cleared to play, while DB Taron Johnson ruled out against Miami on Thursday
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bills QB Josh Allen cleared to play, while DB Taron Johnson ruled out against Miami on Thursday

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott on Monday ruled out starting nickel cornerback Taron Johnson from playing at Miami on Thursday, while adding quarterback Josh Allen is cleared to play a day after hurting his non-throwing left hand. McDermott didn’t have a timetable on how long Johnson will miss a day after he hurt his right forearm …

Josh Allen’s 4 TDs not enough for Bills, who blow multiple leads vs. Eagles and fall to .500
1 year, 1 month ago

Josh Allen’s 4 TDs not enough for Bills, who blow multiple leads vs. Eagles and fall to .500

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Josh Allen took a knee instead of taking a shot at the end zone to close the fourth quarter. The mistakes piled up for Buffalo — 10 penalties in the first half, two missed field goals, a dropped pass in the end zone. “I’m extremely confident in our guys, the men that we have in our locker room,” …

NFL concussions rise during 2022 regular season, particularly among QBs
1 year, 11 months ago

NFL concussions rise during 2022 regular season, particularly among QBs

New York Times  

The NFL saw a rise in concussions this season, the league announced on a conference call discussing health and safety Friday. Here’s what you need to know: Concussions were up roughly 18 percent this season and 60 percent of that increase came from quarterbacks and special teams. Backstory Concussions were a big point of discussion among the NFL this season …

Josh Allen has horror day as Buffalo Bills fall to Minnesota Vikings in overtime
2 years, 1 month ago

Josh Allen has horror day as Buffalo Bills fall to Minnesota Vikings in overtime

The Independent  

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Turnover-prone Allen coughs up 3 more in Bills loss to Vikes
2 years, 1 month ago

Turnover-prone Allen coughs up 3 more in Bills loss to Vikes

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Josh Allen lay face down on the field and kicked his feet on the turf. Allen’s day only got worse, committing two more turnovers — a muffed snap and an interception — as Buffalo blew a 17-point second-half lead in a 33-30 overtime loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. That’s on my shoulders,” said Allen, …

Bills QB Allen returns to practice, questionable for Sunday
2 years, 1 month ago

Bills QB Allen returns to practice, questionable for Sunday

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen tested his injured throwing elbow on Friday for the first time in practice this week and is listed as questionable to play against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The Bills referred to Allen’s practice time as being limited, which is still considered a step in the right direction since he sat …

Short-handed Chargers dealing with mystery behind Joshua Palmer’s delayed concussion
2 years, 2 months ago

Short-handed Chargers dealing with mystery behind Joshua Palmer’s delayed concussion

LA Times  

Apparently, Chargers receiver Joshua Palmer unknowingly was playing with a concussion in the second half when he made this grab in front of the Broncos’ Damarri Mathis. About three hours later, the team’s injury report included Joshua Palmer, who, the Chargers announced, did not practice because of a concussion. On Friday, Staley said he was surprised when he discovered Palmer …

AP source: Tagovailoa, Bridgewater out of protocols
2 years, 2 months ago

AP source: Tagovailoa, Bridgewater out of protocols

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Teddy Bridgewater have completed all of the return-to-play steps required by the NFL and are no longer in the league’s recently revised concussion protocols, a person with knowledge of the decisions said Saturday. But Tagovailoa getting cleared puts him on track to return for Miami’s Oct. 22 game against the Pittsburgh …

Explaining the NFL's latest concussion controversy and policy change
2 years, 2 months ago

Explaining the NFL's latest concussion controversy and policy change

NPR  

Explaining the NFL's latest concussion controversy and policy change Enlarge this image toggle caption Edward Diller/Getty Images Edward Diller/Getty Images The NFL is once again under fire over concussions. Sponsor Message The investigation showed that the NFL's concussion protocol had been followed in evaluating Tagovailoa, who did not show concussion symptoms either during his mid-game medical evaluation on Sept. 25 …

NFL players know how to game league’s sideline concussion tests
2 years, 2 months ago

NFL players know how to game league’s sideline concussion tests

New York Times  

A defensive starter in the NFL blitzed into what looked like an uncovered gap when the opposing right tackle peeled off his assignment and the left tackle pushed another player across the formation, sandwiching the defender between their 300-plus-pound bodies. “So I know if I just keep saying those 10 words over and over and over in my head while …

NFL, NFLPA modify concussion protocols
2 years, 2 months ago

NFL, NFLPA modify concussion protocols

New York Times  

The NFL announced Saturday it has agreed with the NFLPA to change its concussion protocols to include “ataxia,” which is defined as an abnormality of balance/stability, motor coordination or dysfunctional speech caused by a neurological issue. “I think it’s important to note that Mr. Tagovailoa had suffered back and ankle injuries earlier in the game,” Dr. Sills said, who showed …

NFL players union urges quick changes to concussion protocol
2 years, 2 months ago

NFL players union urges quick changes to concussion protocol

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The NFL Players Association urged the league on Friday to implement changes to its concussion protocol in time to protect players in this weekend’s games. The players’ union wants to strengthen the protocol to avoid a repeat of what happened to Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in Week 3 against Buffalo. “We would like these changes to …

As NFL concussion protocol changes stall, Rams lineman returns from head injury
2 years, 2 months ago

As NFL concussion protocol changes stall, Rams lineman returns from head injury

LA Times  

Rams lineman David Edwards is scheduled to be back protecting quarterback Matthew Stafford this week after missing Week 4 because of a concussion. On the day that Rams offensive lineman David Edwards cleared concussion protocol and said he would play Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys, the NFL players’ union Friday released a statement urging the NFL to implement changes to …

NFL’s handling of concussions questioned after Tua’s injury
2 years, 3 months ago

NFL’s handling of concussions questioned after Tua’s injury

Associated Press  

The NFL’s handling of concussions has evolved dramatically from the days when players were given smelling salts on the bench and sent back into the game. That’s not happening, and the most effective means of protecting players remains enforcing strict concussion protocols, which players, fans and others are concerned didn’t happen with Tagovailoa. Sills said “it’s impossible to know” if …

Explainer: Tua Tagovailoa, fencing response and NFL protocol
2 years, 3 months ago

Explainer: Tua Tagovailoa, fencing response and NFL protocol

Associated Press  

Tua Tagovailoa stumbled to the ground, his legs wobbly and unable to walk to the huddle after banging his head Sunday. So we’ll come back with a formal answer to that question, something that we want to engage in.” Before the game, Chris Nowinski, a founder of the Concussion Legacy Foundation who played football at Harvard, wrote on Twitter: “If …

Josh Allen erases months of heartache with ‘epic’ superhuman effort vs. Rams
2 years, 3 months ago

Josh Allen erases months of heartache with ‘epic’ superhuman effort vs. Rams

LA Times  

Bills quarterback Josh Allen leaps into the end zone for a touchdown as Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner tries to stop him. Sports Move over, Bills mafia: Josh Allen’s biggest fans hail from small California town Before he became an NFL star, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen made a name for himself in Firebaugh, Calif., a town very proud of its …

Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen cleared to play vs Titans
5 years, 2 months ago

Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen cleared to play vs Titans

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills starting quarterback Josh Allen has been cleared from the NFL’s concussion protocol and is expected to play against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. The team also says fullback Patrick DiMarco and safety Dean Marlowe have been cleared to play after spending the week in the protocol. Allen was hurt following a helmet-to-helmet hit early …

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