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NFL Reissues Concussion-Tent Rules After Giants Incident

A joint NFLNFLPA review is examining the Giants’ sideline evaluation for protocol compliance.

Overview

  • The league sent a memo to all 32 teams reminding clubs that only essential medical personnel may conduct tent or locker-room concussion evaluations.
  • The memo specifies permitted staff as the team physician, the club assistant trainer, and the sideline unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant, barring coaches, front-office personnel, and other players from entry.
  • Disciplinary options highlighted include fines up to $150,000 for a first violation, remedial training, and potential loss of draft picks if competitive motives are found.
  • The review follows Thursday night’s GiantsEagles game, when head coach Brian Daboll approached and looked into the tent during Jaxson Dart’s assessment and later apologized to team physician Dr. Scott Rodeo.
  • Giants co-owner John Mara called the appearance inappropriate and said the team will fully cooperate with the review as clubs are reminded they are responsible for ensuring compliance.