The NFL Players Association fired the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant who was involved in treating Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.
USA TODAY Sports investigates where diversity is lacking in NFL coaching staff across the league, and why it matters.The NFL Players Association fired the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant who was involved in treating Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after he was injured during Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills.
According to the league, every Unaffiliated Neurotrama Consultant is selected and credentialed by the players union and the NFL Head, Neck and Spine Committee. They are tasked with helping the team's medical staff in identifying concussions. QB Tua Tagovailoa concussion protocol during the Bills game last Sunday, a source confirms.The UNCs are also independent of the team that are working for and can at anytime call for stoppage of a game if they suspect a player has a head injury.
The concussion protocol stipulates that players who have"gross motor instability" can return to the field of play if the instability wasn't neurologically related.
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