NFL, NFLPA reviewing concussion protocol for Giants QB Jaxson Dart - ESPN

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The NFL initiated a review on the application of the concussion protocol used on quarterback Jaxson Dart during the second half of the New York Giants' 34-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night.

The league announced on Friday the review will be conducted jointly with the NFL Players Association under the parties' collective bargaining agreement. Daboll and the Giants could face discipline depending on the findings, a league source told ESPN.

Dart grabbed at his head on the ground after taking a hit on a third-quarter sack. He was taken to the blue medical tent to be evaluated for a concussion. Coach Brian Daboll approached the tent and poked in his head. Rookie running back Cam Skattebo also went into the tent.

Daboll was later seen talking in an animated fashion to the team physician, Dr. Scott Rodeo, on the sideline while awaiting word on whether Dart would be cleared and return to the game. The coach said he wanted to find out «if he was OK» and decide whether to call timeout and potentially go for it on fourth down, if he was available.

Daboll said after the game he apologized to the team's doctor.

Dart was eventually cleared and returned to the contest, but missed the final two plays of that drive. Daboll said Dart was in the Giants' team facility on Friday, but didn't yet know how he was feeling. Players who undergo concussion tests during games are required to take another exam the following day.

Daboll also said he hadn't specifically heard from the league yet.

«Yeah, I haven't, but I'll say this, like I said last night, I went in, didn't actually go in, just stuck my head in to see how our quarterback was doing. Just Asked him how you're doing,» Daboll said during a Zoom