NFL releases statement on Josh Allen's concussion check

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NFL releases statement on handling of Josh Allen's concussion check

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Oct 11, 2024 6:52 PM ET

The NFL and NFLPA addressed concerns over the handling of a potential Josh Allen concussion during Week 5, and are once again defending the protocols.

Allen briefly left Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans after taking a big hit to the head during the fourth quarter. The hit was enough to put Allen into the concussion protocol and he was checked by doctors on the sideline.

Prayers: Josh Allen hit his head really hard on the turf.

Headed to medical tent pic.twitter.com/d1hMetQRb6 https://t.co/CLvR1k2Y1L
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) October 6, 2024

Allen was ultimately cleared to return to the game, though some voiced a lot of concerns about the process that might have led to that.

In a statement issued Friday, the NFL and NFLPA jointly agreed that the concussion protocol was followed properly in Allen’s case. The statement noted that all steps “were followed in the evaluation and clearance of Bills’ quarterback Josh Allen,” citing consultation with the league’s unaffiliated neurotrauma consultants and booth spotters.

Joint NFL-NFLPA statement says concussion protocol was properly followed last week with #Bills QB Josh Allen. pic.twitter.com/XZ2smT6Q9y

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 11, 2024

Allen was a full practice participant during the week and is set to suit up on Monday against the New York Jets.

The NFL and its teams have at times been criticized over their handling of head injuries, as was the case here. Ultimately, the protocol appears to have been followed in this case.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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