The Panthers' injury report for the upcoming wild card game against the Rams is mostly positive, with Bobby Brown III and Robert Rochell cleared from concussion protocol and ready to play. Two players, Robert Hunt and Chandler Zavala, remain questionable as they are still in practice windows for potential return from IR. A'Shawn Robinson was added to the report but has no injury designation for the game.
Jordan Love has cleared concussion protocol but will not start in the Packers' regular-season finale against the Vikings, with third-stringer Clayton Tune set to start instead, as the Packers have secured a playoff spot and may rest their starters.
The Patriots had several players in concussion protocol after a game, with TreVeyon Henderson participating in limited practice, while Kayshon Boutte and Jared Wilson did not practice; all need to clear protocol to play against the Jets or Dolphins.
The Steelers are preparing for their game against the Bengals with several key players dealing with injuries or in concussion protocol, while the Bengals have some players limited or out due to injuries. Notably, Darius Slay's status remains uncertain, impacting the Steelers' secondary, and the team has activated quarterback Will Howard from injured reserve.
Jameis Winston will start for the Giants against the Packers due to Jaxson Dart's concussion, with Russell Wilson as backup. Dart suffered a concussion in the previous game, leading to Winston's first appearance of the season. Mike Kafka, the interim head coach, expressed confidence in Winston's leadership and performance, as the Giants prepare for their game.
Sauce Gardner has cleared concussion protocol and is expected to play for the Colts against the Falcons in Berlin, after being acquired from the Jets in a trade, bolstering the Colts' secondary.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning is in concussion protocol after injury in a game against Mississippi State and may miss the upcoming game against Vanderbilt. If he cannot play, graduate transfer Matthew Caldwell will start for Texas, who has shown confidence in Caldwell's abilities. Manning has been a key player for Texas, but his status remains uncertain as the team awaits further updates.
The NFL fined the New York Giants $200,000, coach Brian Daboll $100,000, and Cam Skattebo $15,000 for violating concussion protocols by interfering with an injured player's medical evaluation, though the medical staff followed proper procedures. The league emphasized that the conduct was inappropriate but did not impact the player's care, and the team has taken steps to prevent future violations.
The NFL fined the New York Giants $200,000, coach Brian Daboll $100,000, and rookie Cam Skattebo $15,000 for violating concussion protocols by peeking into a medical tent during a game, with the league emphasizing that proper procedures were followed but the conduct was inappropriate. The team took steps to prevent future violations, and Daboll apologized for his actions.
The New York Giants, coach Brian Daboll, and player Cam Skattebo were fined a total of $315,000 for violating NFL concussion protocol during a Week 6 game, after they improperly entered the medical tent to check on quarterback Jaxson Dart, creating a perception of interference despite proper medical procedures being followed.
The NFL fined the Giants $200,000, head coach Brian Daboll $100,000, and player Cam Skattebo $15,000 for violating concussion evaluation protocols during a Week 6 game, although the concussion assessment of quarterback Jaxson Dart was ultimately handled correctly and he returned to play in Week 7.
The NFL issued a reminder about concussion protocol after Giants coach Brian Daboll was seen interfering with a medical evaluation during a game, leading to an NFL review and potential penalties for violations.
The NFL and NFLPA are investigating the New York Giants' handling of Jaxson Dart's concussion during a game against the Eagles, after Giants coach Brian Daboll was seen entering the medical tent and discussing Dart's condition, raising concerns about protocol adherence amid ongoing league scrutiny of concussion management.
Giants coach Brian Daboll is under NFL review for entering the medical tent during Jaxon Dart’s concussion test, which raised concerns about protocol adherence and player safety. Daboll apologized for his actions and was criticized for potentially blurring lines of medical protocol, with Giants owner John Mara emphasizing the importance of allowing medical staff to operate without interference. The NFL is investigating the incident, which echoes past violations by other teams, and highlights ongoing concerns about concussion management in the league.
The NFL is reviewing how the New York Giants followed concussion protocol during a game where rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart was evaluated for a concussion, after coach Brian Daboll was seen checking on Dart and expressing impatience. The league emphasizes strict rules about who can be present during such evaluations, and the review aims to ensure proper procedures were followed to prioritize player safety.
