Associated Press (AP)
NFL teams now have new, stricter instructions for when players should be allowed to return to games or practices after head injuries -- guidelines that go into effect this week.
In the latest step by the league to address a hot-button issue, Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a memo to the 32 teams Wednesday saying a player who sustains a concussion shouldn't return to action on the same day if he shows certain signs or symptoms. Those include an inability to remember assignments or plays, a gap in memory and persistent dizziness and headaches.
The old standard, established in 2007, said a player shouldn't be allowed to return to the same game if he lost consciousness.
Remainder of article: http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d814a9ecd&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true
NFL Press Release: http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/02/league-announces-stricter-concussion-guidelines/
NFL teams now have new, stricter instructions for when players should be allowed to return to games or practices after head injuries -- guidelines that go into effect this week.
In the latest step by the league to address a hot-button issue, Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a memo to the 32 teams Wednesday saying a player who sustains a concussion shouldn't return to action on the same day if he shows certain signs or symptoms. Those include an inability to remember assignments or plays, a gap in memory and persistent dizziness and headaches.
The old standard, established in 2007, said a player shouldn't be allowed to return to the same game if he lost consciousness.
Remainder of article: http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d814a9ecd&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true
NFL Press Release: http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/02/league-announces-stricter-concussion-guidelines/
Last edited:
