As it turns out, it’s wasn’t a member of the medical or training staff that spotted concussion symptoms in Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. And it wasn’t Tua who self-reported the situation. Coach Mike McDaniel told reporters on Wednesday, via Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, that McDaniel realized something was amiss during a Monday film-review [more] … [Read more...] about Mike McDaniel encouraged Tua Tagovailoa to see doctor after Monday film review
Vikings designate Irv Smith Jr. for return from IR
Tight end Irv Smith Jr. could be back in the Vikings lineup before their season is over. Smith was designated for return from injured reserve on Wednesday. He can be activated at any point in the next three weeks, so he could join the team in the playoffs even if he doesn’t get on the [more] … [Read more...] about Vikings designate Irv Smith Jr. for return from IR
Aaron Rodgers out of Wednesday practice with knee injury
The Packers’ late-season surge may be hitting a snag in Week 17. According to multiple reporters on the Green Bay beat, quarterback Aaron Rodgers is not practicing on Wednesday with a knee injury he sustained during the victory over Miami on Sunday. Rodgers did not miss a snap in Sunday’s game, finishing 24-of-38 passing for [more] … [Read more...] about Aaron Rodgers out of Wednesday practice with knee injury
NFL circles the wagons on latest Tua Tagovailoa head injury
The people paid to spot potential head trauma during NFL games failed (again) to do their jobs. The NFL is (again) circling the wagons in any effort to persuade fans and media that all is well. Appearing on NFL Network (i.e., a league-owned outlet that isn’t naturally inclined to pose tough questions to in-house colleagues), [more] … [Read more...] about NFL circles the wagons on latest Tua Tagovailoa head injury
Packers put Dean Lowry on IR, sign Bo Melton off Seahawks practice squad
Packers defensive lineman Dean Lowry has played in 101 consecutive games, but he will not make it to No. 102. The team announced on Tuesday that Lowry has been placed on injured reserve. Lowry injured his calf in Sunday’s win over the Dolphins and will miss the team’s final two regular season games. He would [more] … [Read more...] about Packers put Dean Lowry on IR, sign Bo Melton off Seahawks practice squad