As Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s recent concussion evaluation last Sunday against the Bills continues to be under heavy criticism, the league and the NFLPA have agreed to modified rules surrounding the NFL’s concussion protocol.
According ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the changes to the protocol revolve around player instability, and will likely force a player who demonstrates instability after a hit to not return to a game. The new protocol could be instituted as soon as Week 5.
The NFL and NFLPA released a joint statement on Saturday night that detailed the changes that are expected to be approved soon, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.