The decision follows the review of the incident on September 25 in which Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered an apparent head injury and was later allowed to re-enter the game.
Questions surround if Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa should have even playing during the Thursday Night Football game in the first place.
The National Football League and the NFL Players Association agreed to update the league's concussion protocol on Saturday.The decision follows the review of the incident on September 25 in whichUnder the new protocols, players will be unable to compete if they are experiencing ataxia. The joint announcement described the conclusion and findings of their review of Tagovailoa's injury as follows:
"While the investigation determined that the team medical staff and unaffiliated medical professionals followed the steps of the Protocol as written, the NFL and NFLPA agree that the outcome in this case is not what was intended when the Protocols were drafted." "As such, as has been done in previous cases, based on the advice of the parties' respective medical experts, the Protocol will be modified to enhance the safety of the players. Specifically, the term 'ataxia' has been added to the mandatory 'no-go' symptoms. 'Ataxia' is defined as abnormality of balance/stability, motor coordination or dysfunctional speech caused by a neurological issue.
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NFL and players union agree to updated concussion protocol in wake of Tua Tagovailoa incidentThe decision follows the review of the incident on September 25 in which Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered an apparent head injury and was later allowed to re-enter the game.
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NFL and players union agree to updated concussion protocol in wake of Tua Tagovailoa incidentThe decision follows the review of the incident on September 25 in which Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered an apparent head injury and was later allowed to re-enter the game.
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NFL and players union agree to updated concussion protocol in wake of Tua Tagovailoa incidentThe decision follows the review of the incident on September 25 in which Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered an apparent head injury and was later allowed to re-enter the game.
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NFL and players union agree to updated concussion protocol in wake of Tua Tagovailoa incidentThe decision follows the review of the incident on September 25 in which Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered an apparent head injury and was later allowed to re-enter the game.
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Review: Dolphins followed protocol with Tagovailoa’s injuryThe NFL’s concussion protocol was followed after Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered an injury against the Buffalo Bills last month, the NFL and NFL Players Association concluded in a joint investigation.
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Investigation determines Miami Dolphins followed concussion protocol with Tua TagovailoaThe NFL has agreed to modify its concussion protocol, adding that players experiencing 'ataxia' or 'abnormality of balance/stability, motor coordination or dysfunctional speech caused by a neurological issue,' will be immediately ruled out of the game.
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