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Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love was ruled out of the game against the Chicago Bears after suffering a concussion from a helmet-to-helmet hit by Austin Booker, with backup Malik Willis stepping in.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love left the game after a helmet-to-helmet hit from Bears' Austin Booker, raising concerns about a possible concussion; Malik Willis replaced him, with the Packers leading 3-0.
Virginia running back Perris Jones was carted off the field and hospitalized after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit during a game against Louisville. Jones, who is roommates with a teammate who survived a shooting that killed three of their teammates last year, was immobilized and taken to the hospital. The extent of his injuries is currently unknown.
Jordan Hicks, a linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings, was not fined by the NFL for a helmet-to-helmet hit on San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, who ended up in the concussion protocol after the incident. The league's decision not to fine Hicks raises questions about their interpretation of the rule prohibiting forcible contact with the head. Purdy has been cleared to play in the upcoming game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson was ejected from the game after a helmet-to-helmet hit on Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas, resulting in Thomas being evaluated for a concussion and ruled out of the game. This comes a week after Jackson was fined for a similar hit that concussed Jakobi Meyers. Jackson expressed remorse for the hits, but may face further discipline from the NFL.