The NFL will be looking into the way the Baltimore Ravens handled the concussion protocol for the Ravens' quarterback Matt Schaub #8. In the 15-13 loss against the Miami Dolphins Schuab hit his head on the turf with 3 minutes left of the second quarter. After being helped of the field by referee John Parry he stayed for the remaining 3 plays of that drive. He then returned for the next series in which he threw a pick-six. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said "We review all protocols after games, we will follow up as per our normal procedures. " Only 2 weeks prier to this incident the St. Louis Rams were under investigation for keeping quarterback Case Keenum #17 in a game against the Baltimore Ravens. The NFL did not end up punishing the Rams. John Harbaugh coach of the Ravens says " our trainer went out right away and talked to him. He said he was good and he was clear in whatever the test is they gave him. Then we put him through the concussion protocol anyway and he was just screaming that he was fine and he had no issue. But our doctors grabbed him and put him through the protocol and he passed. " " doctors looked at me and came over to do their necessary test. However, everything checked out fun. " There has been increasing concern over player health. On Friday December 4th, the NFL players Association held a mandatory conference call with players about safety issues.
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