An unaffiliated physician concerned within the determination to clear the Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after he was evaluated for a concussion throughout a current recreation towards Buffalo has been fired, in response to an ESPN report on Saturday.
ESPN, who cited a Nationwide Soccer League supply, mentioned the neurotrauma marketing consultant made “a number of errors” whereas evaluating Tagovailoa, who appeared to exhibit concussion signs after hitting his head on the bottom throughout Sunday’s recreation.
Based on the report, the supply mentioned the NFL Gamers Affiliation opted to train its proper to dismiss the physician as a part of an settlement with the league to fireside an unaffiliated neurotrauma marketing consultant with out settlement from the opposite social gathering.
The Gamers Affiliation didn't instantly reply when requested by Reuters to touch upon the ESPN report whereas an NFL spokesman directed enquiries to the gamers’ union.
Tagovailoa was cleared to stay within the recreation and 4 days later towards the Cincinnati Bengals was taken off the sphere on a stretcher after he once more hit the again of his head on the bottom when he was chased down and thrown to turf.
The 24-year-old quarterback’s arms appeared to grab up nearly instantly after the hit on Thursday and he remained on the sphere for about seven minutes earlier than being taken to hospital the place he was identified with a concussion.
The NFLPA initiated an investigation into the dealing with of Tagovailoa’s concussion analysis throughout Sunday’s recreation and the sequence of occasions has raised questions concerning the NFL’s concussion protocols.
Winston to overlook Saints recreation in London
Jameis Winston won't play in New Orleans’ recreation towards the Minnesota Vikings in London due to a again harm, the staff confirmed on Saturday. The quarterback is ready to get replaced by Andy Dalton on Sunday on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
On Friday, Saints coach Dennis Allen mentioned: “Our plan proper now's to have Andy able to go.” Taysom Hill additionally took reps this week behind Dalton, who began for 9 seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals. One other quarterback, Jake Luton, has been added to the energetic roster from the apply squad.
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