The NFL PA issues a statement that they would like the NFL to make changes to the concussion policy

The NFL Players Association has released a statement saying that they have agreed upon changes that they would like to see implemented to the NFL concussion policy.

According to the statement the changes have been shared with the NFL, and the NFLPA are hoping to see them implemented before this Sunday’s slate of games.

The NFL responded later during the day by saying that the changes were ‘likely,’ but did not commit to any form of solid timeline. 

The Nfl PA announced in a statemen that they have agreed on changes they would like to see to the NFL concussion policy

Tua Tagovailoa was taken off on a stretcher after a second concerning blow in just four days  – coach Mike McDaniel (right) said he spoke to his QB as he was taken off the pitch

The NFLPA’s statement read: 

‘Our union has agreed to change the concussion protocols to protect players from returning to play in the case of any similar incident to what we saw on September 25.’

 ‘We would like these changes to go into effect before this weekend’s games to immediately protect the players and hope the NFL accepts the changes before then as well.’

 ‘As we have discussed with the NFLPA, we agree that changes to the joint NFL-NFLPA protocols are necessary to further enhance player safety.’ 

‘We have already spoken to members of the NFL Head, Neck and Spine Committee and the leadership of the Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultants and Independent Certified Athletic Trainers who serve as spotters to discuss these likely changes.’

The incident occurred when Josh Tupou of the Bengals tackled Tagovailoa in the first half

All of this comes after Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was stretchered off in week four’s Thursday Night football game against the Cincinnati Bengals with a concussion.

Only four days prior Tagovailoa appeared, to suffer a concussion after taking a hit to the head and stumbling upon standing up against the Buffalo Bills. 

Regardless of this he had allegedly passed the sideline concussion test, and was diagnosed with only having a back injury. 

Following a review of the situation by the NFLPA, the independent neuro trauma consultant that examined Tagovailoa was fired after it was discovered he made several mistakes. 

Just four days earlier, Tagovailoa staggered around after a hit, appearing to be concussed