It wasn't so long ago that concussions weren't a big talking point in the NFL. Players who were hit hard were sent back into the game, and post-playing-days issues were attributed to factors outside ...

Concussions have become a hot-button topic in the NFL world over the last decade-plus, with hits to the head—and both their short- and long-term effects—having been proven to have a significant impact ...

The protocol will be initiated if the examiners believe a player has a concussion. The protocol includes a follow-up neurological exam and periodic evaluation by the medical team. Players are not ...