Tag: Concussion protocol

Chiefs DB Mike Edwards in concussion protocol after early exit vs. Bills

#Chiefs DB Mike Edwards is in concussion protocol after leaving Kansas City’s matchup against the #Bills in the first quarter.

The Kansas City Chiefs may be without veteran defensive back Mike Edwards for the remainder of their matchup against the Buffalo Bills after he exited the game with an injury.

Edwards took a nasty shot to the head while defending a pass from quarterback Josh Allen to receiver Stefon Diggs on the game’s first drive. He prevented a reception on the play but did not immediately come to his feet after tackling Diggs.

He eventually went to the sideline with Chiefs medical personnel and made his way to the locker room after being placed in concussion protocol.

Kansas City’s secondary has been bolstered by Edwards’ presence all season, and the loss of such an experienced member of their defense could cost the Chiefs dearly against Buffalo’s high-octane offense.

Fans should stay tuned to see if Edwards can return to the gridiron as Kansas City endeavors to punch its ticket to a sixth-consecutive AFC Championship Game.

Colts’ Mo Alie-Cox removed from Week 6 injury report

Mo Alie-Cox was removed from the Week 6 injury report.

Indianapolis Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox cleared the concussion protocol and his questionable designation on the Week 6 injury report was removed, the team announced Saturday.

Alie-Cox made a quick turnaround this week after suffering a concussion during the Week 5 game against the Tennessee Titans. Assuming he’s active, Alie-Cox would be the first Colts player this season to play in a game immediately following a concussion.

Alie-Cox’s role has changed with the incoming coaching staff. He’s no longer considered the starter and has been usurped by second-year tight end Drew Ogletree.

Even so, he will likely remain as the No. 3 tight end if the Colts are comfortable putting him out on the field one week after sustaining a concussion.

In five games (three starts), Alie-Cox has recorded three receptions on five targets for 67 yards and a touchdown. He’s played 31% of the offensive snaps this season.

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QB Jimmy Garoppolo still in concussion protocol as Raiders begin prep to face Packers Week 5

Jimmy Garoppolo still in concussion protocol as Raiders begin prep to face Packers

Despite the surprise that Jimmy Garoppolo had suffered a concussion at some point in the Raiders’ Week three loss to the Steelers, the injury was clearly more significant than initially expected.

Not only did Garoppolo miss last week’s game in Los Angeles against the Chargers, but four days later, he’s still in the concussion protocol. Though Josh McDaniels sounds optimistic about his starting QB will be cleared soon.

“He’s still in (protocol), but he’ll be out there,” McDaniels said of Garoppolo’s attendance in practice Thursday. “He’ll be able to participate in the entire practice. It’s still in the final stages. But yes, he’ll be out there.”

This week’s practice schedule started a day later than usual because the Raiders play on Monday Night.

Garoppolo’s participation is not necessarily a sign he is ready to go. He was on the field for the final two practices last week and was ultimately ruled OUT against the Chargers, giving way to rookie Aidan O’Connell starting at QB in Los Angeles.

Tua Tagovailoa discusses his latest journey through NFL concussion protocol

Tua Tagovailoa talks about why his latest journey through the NFL’s concussion protocol was a bit different.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered numerous concussions in his third season in the NFL. Each time he hit the ground, it would make national headlines.

During a Christmas Day game against the Green Bay Packers, Tagovailoa suffered a concussion that would ultimately take him out for the final few weeks of the regular season and the wildcard playoff game against the Buffalo Bills.

During media availability ahead of the Super Bowl, Tagovailoa spoke on his health and the concussion protocol for his latest head injury. He also explained why it appeared to be a never-ending process that went into the offseason.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to cover former Alabama players in the NFL as the 2023 offseason gets underway.

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Tua Tagovailoa remains in concussion protocol, will not participate in Pro Bowl festivities

Tua Tagovailoa remains in protocol from the Christmas Day concussion he suffered.

The NFL’s Pro Bowl Games will soon take place and Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will not be in attendance, despite being a first-alternate quarterback.

Tagovailoa will stay out of the games and remain in concussion protocol after suffering a concussion against the Green Bay Packers on Christmas Day.

ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques reported on the former Alabama quarterback’s absence. He notes that it is not due to any delays, but the “deliberate progression through protocol.”

With the season over and multiple concussions under his belt, Tagovailoa’s health is being rightfully prioritized over the Pro Bowl Games.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow Tagovailoa and other former Alabama players in the NFL throughout the 2023 offseason.

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Tua Tagovailoa is back in concussion protocol

Tua Tagovailoa has re-entered concussion protocol a day after the Dolphins lost to the Packers on Christmas Day.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has once again been placed in the NFL’s concussion protocol, according to head coach Mike McDaniel, after a late tackle against the Green Bay Packers on Christmas Day caused the back of his head to hit the ground with some force.

The former Alabama quarterback began the 2022 NFL season with a chip on his shoulder and played at a high level for most of the year.

Though he has been bitten by the injury bug throughout his college and NFL careers, the 2022 season brought forth a new issue for Tagovailoa: concussions.

In Week 3 against the Buffalo Bills, Tagovailoa took a late hit that forced him to fall back and hit his head on the ground. When he attempted to stand up, his legs were wobbly, and he initially had difficulty standing on his own. The decision to let him continue playing the rest of the game led to a controversial debate for that week.

One week later against the Cincinnati Bengals, Tagovailoa was slammed to the ground, causing him to lose motor function resulting in the quarterback needing to be carted off the field and taken to a local hospital. He missed multiple weeks while recovering.

On Monday, one day after the loss to the Packers, Tagovailoa was placed in the NFL’s concussion protocol, leaving his status for Sunday’s must-win game against the New England Patriots up in the air.

The Dolphins currently hold the seventh seed in the AFC playoff race, but what’s most important for the team is to ensure Tagovailoa’s health and safety.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow Tagovailoa’s journey to recovery as more information becomes available.

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Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa back in concussion protocol

The Dolphins say Tua Tagovailoa is back in concussion protocol

The Miami Dolphins have lost four straight games and now they have to hope they won’t be without starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa when they New England Patriots on Sunday.

Tagovailoa, coming off a poor game on Christmas against the Green Bay Packers, is back in concussion protocol, coach Mike McDaniel said Monday.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter speculated on social media this could be the play that landed Tagovailoa in protocol.

Tagovailoa went through a scary patch earlier in the season when he was injured against the Buffalo Bills but continued to play.

He then suffered a severe concussion when sacked by the Cincinnati Bengals.

Teddy Bridgewater is the backup QB in Miami.

 

Broncos injuries: Russell Wilson still in concussion protocol

“His safety is by far the No. 1 most important thing,” Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett said of QB Russell Wilson.

The Denver Broncos returned to the practice field on Wednesday without quarterback Russell Wilson, who remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol.

“We’re going to do everything the way that the medical doctors say — the independent doctors,” coach Nathaniel Hackett said of Wilson’s status on Monday. “We’re going to do every single thing. His safety is by far the No. 1 most important thing. We’ll continually talk to him — and to everybody else — about that and make sure we do the right thing.”

Hackett was asked Monday if there’s a possibility that Wilson might not play this week even if he does clear the protocol.

“Right now, we’re just concerned for his safety,” the coach said. “We want to make sure that he’s healthy. We’ll take that day-by-day and continually talk to our medical team and to Russell.”

If Wilson does not play against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Brett Rypien will start in his place.

Elsewhere on the injury front, outside linebacker Jacob Martin (knee) was placed on injured reserve, ending his season. Meanwhile, fellow pass rusher Randy Gregory (knee) returned to practice Wednesday, giving him a chance to play against the Arizona Cardinals later this week.

Denver’s complete Wednesday injury report will be added below when it becomes available later today.

The Broncos will practice again on Thursday and Friday before releasing a final injury report with game statuses for Sunday.

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Broncos QB Russell Wilson in concussion protocol; RB Mike Boone likely done for season

Broncos QB Russell Wilson has entered the NFL’s concussion protocol and RB Mike Boone’s season is likely over.

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson has entered the NFL’s concussion protocol after being knocked out of the game in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs.

There are five phases in the protocol that Wilson would need to pass through in order to be cleared for this week’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. If Wilson is not cleared before Sunday, Brett Rypien will start in his place.

Elsewhere on the injury front, running back Mike Boone suffered a high-ankle sprain on Sunday, and coach Nathaniel Hackett said Monday “it doesn’t look good” for Boone to be able to play again this season.

Boone totaled 198 yards from scrimmage in nine games this year. He is scheduled to become a free agent in 2023.

Broncos wide receiver Kendall Hinton (hamstring) and outside linebacker Jacob Martin (knee) also left Sunday’s game with injuries. Hackett said those injuries are still being evaluated.

We’ll know more on the injury front when Denver returns to the practice field and releases an updated injury report on Wednesday.

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Dillon Gabriel still in concussion protocol ahead of showdown with the Kansas Jayhawks

After Monday’s practice, Dillon Gabriel revealed he was still in concussion protocol as the Sooners prepare for the Kansas Jayhawks.

It was evident how much this team missed Dillon Gabriel on Saturday in the Oklahoma Sooners’ 49-0 loss to the Texas Longhorns. Though Gabriel has had his own struggles this season, his passing ability provides something for this offense that the other quarterbacks on the roster can’t.

With player safety at the forefront of the discussion, Dillon Gabriel revealed after Monday’s practice that he’s still in concussion protocol as the Sooners prepare for their matchup with the Kansas Jayhawks.

Gabriel was disappointed that he couldn’t play in the Red River environment, but mostly that he couldn’t be out there with his teammates. “Yeah, it was tough. You know, obviously, I wanted to be out there,” Gabriel said after Monday’s practice. “You know, and be there for my guys, just because we put in all this work together. And it was tough to watch, but also tough because I’m a part of it, I’m on this team. And feel for them, just because I know how hard everyone works. So wasn’t easy, something that’s really tough.”

Though he practiced Monday with the team, he’s still not all the way back to a full go. While the assumption is that he’ll be available for Saturday vs. Kansas, so much of it depends on how he progresses through the week and if he remains symptom-free. Now 10 days removed from the hit that knocked him out against the TCU Horned Frogs, each day gets Gabriel closer to returning.

Gabriel also talked about what it would take for him to get out of the protocol to be available for Saturday’s game against Kansas.

“Having a good Tuesday and Wednesday, you know, just because those are hard days,” Gabriel said. “Continue to talk with the trainers. But like I said, I feel really good. And you know, me being out here on a Monday is you know, very positive news for me and like I said, I feel really good. So, just gotta keep stacking days.”

At the forefront of the discussion is the safety and health of Dillon Gabriel. He shouldn’t play until there’s 100% certainty and comfortability from Gabriel, the medical staff, and the coaching staff that he’s good to go. For better or worse, that’s the part of this story that matters the most.

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