The NFL and the NFL Players Association said Monday they are investigating the incident Sunday in which Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage was allowed to re-enter a game after absorbing a hit that left him on the turf with his hands twitching.
The league and NFLPA have a policy by which they jointly investigate any potential violations of the sport’s concussion protocols and determine if they believe a violation occurred. The NFL can impose discipline for any violations, if the league believes that is warranted.
“We have initiated a joint investigation along with the NFLPA on this incident,” Joe Lockhart, the NFL’s executive vice president of communications and public affairs, said in a conference call with reporters.