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The NFL and NFLPA working on changes to Concussion protocol

Written by Tony Ghaul

The NFL and NFLPA released a statement on Saturday saying they agree modifications are needed to the Concussion Protocol process.

The modifications are expected to be put into effect “in the coming days.”

The statement:

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This is in reaction to the past two Miami Dolphins games that saw Tua Tagovailoa injured against the Buffalo Bills and then taken off the field Thursday after being slammed to the turf against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Medical staff attend to Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after he was sacked by Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Josh Tupou during an NFL game on Thursday.Photo courtsey of Jeff Dean/AP

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Tony Ghaul