The NFL’s concussion protocol is a robust safeguard to help protect players from the long-term effects of head trauma. Through its five-step return process, independent oversight and mandatory monitoring, the league strives to ensure athlete health comes before schedule and competition.

If judged to be concussed, the player should be supervised for 24 hours and begin a six-stage 'return to play' process. This starts with an initial 48-hour period of rest with minimal physical and 'cognitive' activities, such as working and using screens.

Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe exited the game with a concussion and was ruled out for the game. Linebacker Ernest Jones IV left the game with a potential knee injury and went to the locker room in the second quarter.

Kypreos spoke about his "hard decision" when he had to retire from the sport after suffering from post-concussion syndrome, when he was knocked unconscious during a fight in a preseason game in 1997. He further stated that the head injuries have numbed Chytil's senses, as he cannot protect himself.

A South Carolina jury decided the NCAA owes $18 million to a former college football player and his wife for not warning about the long-term effects of concussions.

The New York Jets lost to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, putting the Jets at 0-7 in Aaron Glenn's first year coaching the team. But, aside from the 13-6 loss, the Jets also saw one of their best players go down with an injury that could make for a challenging Week 8.

Miami Dolphins second-year edge rusher Chop Robinson left Thursday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens with a concussion.