Jacksonville head coach Doug Pederson shared his belief that star defensive end Josh Hines-Allen entered the NFL’s concussion protocol amid the Jaguars’ 24-20 loss to Texans in Houston on Sunday.
Hines-Allen briefly exited the contest with over five minutes left in the third quarter, after a six-yard rush by Texans running back J.J. Taylor. He re-entered the game two plays later for one rep but was ultimately pulled from action during Houston’s next drive.
“I’ll talk to Ferg (Jaguars vice president of player health and performance Jeff Ferguson), see what he says. But, I think so, yes,” Pederson said post-game, asked if Hines-Allen had entered concussion protocol.
Hines-Allen finished the game with three total tackles and two quarterback hits.
Through four games after signing a five-year, $141.3 million contract extension with Jacksonville in April, Hines-Allen has accumulated 12 total tackles including one for loss, one sack, two defended passes and six quarterback hits.
Pro Football Focus credits Hines-Allen for generating 10 quarterback pressures through the season’s first three weeks. The outlet had not charted the edge rusher’s Week 4 performance at press time.