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There is no set timeline for when Tagovailoa could return to the field, but before he can play again, he will need to go through the NFL's concussion protocol. Here's a full explanation of concussions in the NFL, including how protocol works and when ...
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How does the NFL's concussion protocol work? Explaining the five-step process for return to play
It wasn't so long ago that concussions weren't a big talking point in the NFL. Players who were hit hard were sent back into the game, and post-playing-days issues were attributed to factors outside the sport. In today's NFL, they are taken far more seriously.