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NFL, NFLPA to investigate lack of concussion testing of Cam Newton during opening game
NFL, NFLPA to investigate lack of concussion testing of Cam Newton during opening game
Cam Newton took several helmet-to-helmet hits during Thursday night's NFL season-opening game.(AP Photo)The NFL and NFL Players Association will initiate an investigation to determine whether the sport's concussion-testing procedures were applied properly to Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton during Thursday night's season-opening game at Denver.The union announced its intention Sunday.
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Roger Goodell Controls Fate of Cam Newton Concussion Controversy
Roger Goodell Controls Fate of Cam Newton Concussion Controversy
In late July, it appeared the NFL had taken a significant step in its claim about caring for its workforce.An 867-word press release detailed a new concussion policy agreed to by the league and the NFL Players Association "furthering their commitment to protecting the health and safety of NFL players."While news of the agreement didn't receive much attention, it took just one game of the new season for it to become front and center in the latest concussion protocol controversy.Let's take a look at a brief timeline to see how we got here before we talk about what could happen next.
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NFL looking into head blows inflicted on Carolina's Cam Newton
NFL looking into head blows inflicted on Carolina's Cam Newton
Broncos players admitted after their 21-20 victory over the Carolina Panthers on September 8, 2016, that hard hits delivered to last year's NFL Most Valuable Player, quarterback Cam Newton (pictured), were key to Denver's defensive game plan (AFP Photo/Justin Edmonds)New York (AFP) - The National Football League said it is looking into the response by medical personnel to multiple blows to the head suffered by Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton in a season-opening loss at Denver.Broncos players admitted after the 21-20 victory that hard hits delivered to last year's NFL Most Valuable Player were key to Denver's defensive game plan.Newton's father Cecil said his family was "grossly disturbed" by the repeated hits to the helmet Newton absorbed.
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NFL to Review Medical Response to Cam Newton Hit
NFL to Review Medical Response to Cam Newton Hit
The NFL and the NFL Players Association will both review the Carolina Panthers' medical response to a helmet-to-helmet hit on Cam Newton to examine whether or not concussion protocol was properly followed in the team's 21-20 loss to the Broncos on Thursday night.During the game, Newton took a series of hits to the head, only one of which drew a penalty.Panthers coach Ron Rivera said the quarterback passed tests and was cleared to...
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NFL to investigate response to big hit on Panthers QB Cam Newton
NFL to investigate response to big hit on Panthers QB Cam NewtonThey will be the first investigations conducted by the league and players union since the two entities announced a stricter enforcement of the NFL's game day concussion protocol.Panthers could be fined and lose draft picks if commissioner determines team failed to follow the protocol due to competitive considerations.
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