In light of recent events, the NFL and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) are planning to introduce revised concussion protocols before the upcoming game on Thursday. These new measures aim to alleviate any significant motor instability and promptly remove affected players from the field of play.
The existing protocols dictate that players cannot return to the field if they exhibit signs of serious motor instability, which has a clear neurological basis. Sources suggest that the primary objective of the updated protocols is to entirely eliminate such instability and ensure that players are removed from the injury site promptly.
The protocol changes encompass revised definitions and more stringent evaluation procedures to guarantee that athletes receive the best possible care for traumatic brain injuries. Quoting one resource, "If you see a player fall and they can't get back up due to injury, they can't return."
Discussions between the NFLPA and the league's legal teams are ongoing to clarify the definition of severe motor instability. The latest developments are in response to the case of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who was allowed to rejoin the game in late September despite showing signs of motor instability following a head injury. Four days later, he collapsed during another game and was subsequently taken to a local hospital due to a confirmed concussion.
The McGee-White Health and Safety Committee and the NFL's Head, Neck, and Spine Committee have been engaged in conversations regarding the use of the phrase 'severe motor instability.' It is anticipated that these changes will be integrated into the new protocols in the near future.
The ongoing investigation into Tagovailoa's situation includes the participation of an independent neurotrauma advisor who played a role in assessing players for concussions during Bills games. Additionally, the Dolphins' team doctor will be questioned during the investigation.
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