Washington Commanders wide receiver Cam Sims had an impressive touchdown reception in last week’s preseason loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Now, the fifth-year wideout is in the NFL’s concussion protocol per head coach Ron Rivera.
“He’s in the [concussion] protocol so far, he’s managing and, and getting through it,” Rivera said of Sims.
While Rivera didn’t get into specifics, just before Sims’ impressive TD grab against the Chiefs, he was hit and landed hard on the ground. Here is a video of the play, courtesy of Twitter.
Deon Bush (@deonbushlive2) with the big-time hit on Cam Sims yesterday #ChiefsKingdom pic.twitter.com/iIfczaEsot
— Chiefs Kingdom (@ChiefsFan4Lyfe) August 21, 2022
Rivera was asked if Sims would play this weekend, to which the coach shot down.
“Probably not,” Rivera answered. “We did report him early in the week. He has progressed in the protocol, but he also starts to go through the steps. I mean, it really is a full week process if it’s done properly for the player and that’s what we’re trying to make sure everything’s fine with him.”
There’s no need for Sims to play in the preseason finale, even if he was 100%. Sims is a roster lock as a reserve wide receiver and standout on special teams.