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Calvin Ridley returns to game after being evaluated for a concussion

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Calvin Ridley left Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks after he appeared to lose consciousness after a tough fall. He laid out to catch a deep pass along the right sideline, took an absolutely brutal shoulder to shoulder hit, then slammed his helmet onto the turf. Somehow, Ridley was cleared to return to the game.

The play happened right in front of cameras, and it was pretty evident that Ridley lost consciousness for about 10 seconds. It seemed a sure thing that he would enter the league’s concussion protocol. If Ridley did indeed suffer a concussion, he’d have extra time to recover as the Falcons are entering their bye week.