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How does the NFL's concussion protocol work? Explaining the five-step process for return to play

It wasn't so long ago that concussions weren't a big talking point in the NFL. Players who were hit hard were sent back into the game, and post-playing-days issues were attributed to factors outside ...
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How does college football concussion protocol work? Explaining NCAA rules, evaluation process, recovery and more

Football is a contact sport, but leagues do their best to implement rules that can pair riveting action with player safety. Head-to-head hits can result in concussions, which, at their baseline, are ...
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How does NFL concussion protocol work? Explaining when players can return to the field

There is no set timeline for when Tagovailoa could return to the field, but before he can play again, he will need to go through the NFL's concussion protocol. Here's a full explanation of ...