The NFL's chief medical officer is defending the Indianapolis Colts' treatment of quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who was allowed to return to last Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers after a hit to the back of his head. Brissett was placed into the NFL's concussion protocol after reporting symptoms after the game.
"All of our protocols were followed," Dr. Allen Sills said on a league conference call. Sills added that Brissett "had no symptoms" and that there were "no findings" during the game to prevent him from returning to play.
Sills confirmed that Brissett passed three separate concussion tests, two during the game and one immediately afterwards.