Timothy Rapp@@TRappaRTTwitter LogoFeatured Columnist IVDecember 12, 2023
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The NFL is examining the situations surrounding TJ Watt landing in the concussion procedure recently, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Per that report, “Watt reported signs Friday early morning and now remains in the procedure. This is basic at any time a gamer enters into the procedure.”
The NFLPA is likewise examining the scenario.
Watt, 29, took a knee to the helmet from New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliott throughout Thursday’s loss however went back to the video game, causing concerns about whether he was effectively examined for a head injury.
ProFootballTalk @ProFootballTalk
How does T.J. Watt not get a concussion assessment in the camping tent after taking a knee to the face?
Mike Garafolo @MikeGarafolo
Both << a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Steelers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">> #Steelers< edge rushes remain in the concussion procedure. Watt took a knee to the face on the very first play vs. the << a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Patriots?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">> #Patriots< Thursday. Entered into the medical camping tent, returned later on in the drive. Had his jaw/mouth examined. Used a tinted visor later on in video game. Had signs the other day. << a href="https://t.co/YWUgrA9syk">> https://t.co/YWUgrA9syk
Ben Volin @BenVolin
Outrageous that none of the Steelers’ physicians nor the independent neurologist offered Watt a concussion test on Thursday after he got smacked in the jaw.