"The New York Giants, head coach Brian Daboll and running back Cam Skattebo have been fined for violating the NFL's concussion protocol during an evaluation of rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart in the team's game against the Philadelphia Eagles, the league and NFL Players Association announced Friday."
"The incident occurred during the 9 October matchup at MetLife Stadium after Dart was sacked midway through the third quarter and remained on the turf, clutching his helmet. Following standard procedure, he was escorted to the blue sideline medical tent for a concussion evaluation by team physicians and an independent neurotrauma consultant. According to the league's review, Daboll approached the tent during the evaluation and briefly stuck his head inside."
"Both actions violated the league's concussion protocol, which allows only essential medical personnel the club physician, athletic trainer and independent consultant to be present during a player's evaluation. Daboll was later seen speaking animatedly with team doctor Scott Rodeo on the sideline while waiting to learn whether Dart would be cleared to return. After the game, the coach said he wanted to check on his quarterback's well-being and determine whether to use a timeout to attempt a fourth-down conversion if Dart was available."
The New York Giants, coach Brian Daboll and running back Cam Skattebo were fined after breaching the NFL concussion protocol during a sideline evaluation of rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart on October 9 at MetLife Stadium. The team received a $200,000 fine, Daboll $100,000 and Skattebo $15,000. Dart was sacked in the third quarter, escorted to the blue medical tent and evaluated by team physicians and an independent neurotrauma consultant. Daboll briefly put his head into the tent and Skattebo entered before the exam concluded, actions restricted to essential medical personnel. The NFL and NFLPA said the presence created a perception of interference; the review found no evidence the evaluation or care was affected but determined the conduct violated protocol.
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