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NFL, NFLPA find no violation of concussion protocol in Cam Newton case
NFL, NFLPA find no violation of concussion protocol in Cam Newton case
Posted by Josh Alper on October 19, 2016, 1:06 PM EDTThe NFL and NFLPA issued a joint statement on Wednesday concerning their investigations into whether the concussion protocol was followed correctly when evaluating Panthers quarterback Cam Newton on the opening night of the season.Newton took a helmet-to-helmet hit in the fourth quarter of the game and was slow to get up, but never left the field to be evaluated for a possible concussion.The investigation found that the Panthers team doctors and the Unaffiliated Neuro-trauma Consultant (UNC) on the sideline asked the independent certified athletic trainer acting as a spotter upstairs to see video of the play because they didn't have a clear view of the hit from the sideline.
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NFL, NFLPA statement on Newton concussion protocol probe
NFL, NFLPA statement on Newton concussion protocol probe
The NFL and NFL Players Association issued a joint statement Wednesday on the investigation into whether proper protocol was followed after Panthers quarterback Cam Newton suffered a hit to the head during the team's season opener against the Broncos on Sept. 8.NFL-NFLPA JOINT STATEMENTThe NFL and NFLPA have conducted reviews of the application of the Concussion Protocol in the September 8th Panthers-Broncos game and have determined the following.In the fourth quarter, Mr. Newton incurred a helmet-to-helmet hit which drew a penalty.
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NFL, NFLPA say Carolina Panthers followed concussion protocol after Cam Newton hit in opener
NFL, NFLPA say Carolina Panthers followed concussion protocol after Cam Newton hit in opener
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Independent investigations by the NFL and NFLPA concluded the Carolina Panthers followed the concussion protocol after quarterback Cam Newton took a hit to the helmet in the fourth quarter of the Sept. 8 opener at Denver.Both sides released the findings of their investigations in a joint statement Wednesday.The NFL and NFLPA also determined the protocol was followed properly in a Sept. 15 game between Buffalo and the New York Jets in which Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor took a big hit and was cleared to return after missing just two plays.
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