The NFL gamers’ union is inquiring why Monday’s Patriots-Cardinals sport in Arizona was not instantly stopped when New England’s DeVante Parker confirmed concussion signs, ESPN reviews.
Parker, a 29-year-old vast receiver, appeared wobbly following a first-half hit, however the sport was not stopped till fellow Patriots receiver Nelson Agholor signaled to officers.
A NFLPA spokesman didn’t instantly reply to DailyMail.com’s request for affirmation.
The NFL gamers’ union is inquiring why Monday’s Patriots-Cardinals sport in Arizona was not instantly stopped when New England’s DeVante Parker confirmed concussion signs
On Tuesday, Parker known as out the NFL on Instagram: ‘Get on yalls f***in jobs @NFL.
‘Grateful my brother was conscious of the scenario @Nelsonagholor_15.’
The Patriots (7-6) gained the sport, 27-13.
Chris Nowinski, a neuroscientist and former wrestler who has criticized the NFL’s dealing with of concussions, tweeted that the play confirmed the ‘Worst & better of #concussions within the #NFL.’
‘DeVante Parker exhibits clear ”no-go” indicators after a head hit,’ wrote Nowinski. ‘Everybody (spotter, coaches, refs) pretends they did not see it- EXCEPT teammate Nelson Agholor, who tries to cease the subsequent play. Teammate of the Yr!’
Parker had chunks of turf protruding from his facemask following his obvious harm
The NFL has concussion spotters – licensed athletic trainers – who’re tasked with watching play on the sphere and the published feed to search out potential head trauma. When such a scenario arises, the spotter can relay particulars to the group’s bench space.
Since 2015, these spotters have had the ability to cease a sport if there may be clear visible proof of two particular issues: A clearly unstable or disoriented participant, or a participant who’s making an attempt to stay on the sphere by refusing to be attended to by medical workers.
The NFL’s concussion spotters have been below the microscope this yr following a September 25 sport wherein Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa remained in a sport in opposition to the Buffalo Payments regardless of stumbling and exhibiting indicators of a concussion.
Tagovailoa instructed the Dolphins doctor that he stumbled as a result of ankle and again accidents. He was cleared to play the subsequent week, when he did endure a concussion in opposition to the Cincinnati Bengals.
The league and union have since reviewed the method that cleared Tagovailoa, and one of many league’s unaffiliated neurotrauma consultants was fired because of this.
Each the NFL and NFLPA have since agreed so as to add ataxia to the listing of head trauma signs that may disqualify a participant.
‘Ataxia’ is outlined as abnormality of steadiness/stability, motor coordination or dysfunctional speech attributable to a neurological problem,’ learn a joint assertion. ‘In different phrases, if a participant is recognized with ‘ataxia’ by any membership or impartial doctor concerned within the software of the Concussion Protocol, he might be prohibited from returning to the sport, and can obtain the follow-up care required by the Protocol.’
Officers didn’t instantly acknowledge that Parker suffered an obvious harm on the play
