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Report: Vikings’ Fusco may have played with concussion

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9 years ago

September 26, 2015

The NFLPA is investigating if Minnesota Vikings guard Brandon Fusco played with a concussion last Sunday against the Detroit Lions.

According to Pro Football Talk, citing a league source, the game’s ATC spotter failed either to recognize or act in response to Fusco apparently struggling to get to his feet after a block that included helmet-to-helmet contact.

The spotter now has the power to stop the game and require an immediate examination of an injured player.

The change came, at least in part, after New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman needed to be examined for a concussion during February’s Super Bowl. Despite that, the spotter was not allowed to have Edelman closely examined until after that drive ended.

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Buccaneers admit mistake, boot Aguayo

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7 years ago

August 12, 2017

Football Insiders

In the NFL, it’s always better to admit a mistake than to compound it. For the Buccaneers, the decision to burn a 2016 second-round pick on kicker Robert Aguayo has proven to be a mistake. The Buccaneers made the definitive admission of their error on Saturday, cutting Aguayo. He exits with $428,000 in fully-guaranteed salary [more]

Source: Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk

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Did Bucs put too much pressure on Aguayo?

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7 years ago

August 12, 2017

Football Insiders

After the Buccaneers surprised everyone by taking a kicker with the 59th overall pick in the draft, G.M. Jason Licht explained the move by heaping superlatives on the player. “I was very excited along with my staff and coaches about Roberto for a very long time,” Licht told PFT Live in May 2016. “It’s not [more]

Source: Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk

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Broncos holding their breath on Derek Wolfe

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7 years ago

August 12, 2017

Football Insiders

Only two days after losing Billy Winn for the year with a torn ACL, the Broncos are now sweating out another potentially serious injury along the defensive line. Via multiple reports, Broncos defensive lineman Derek Wolfe was carted off the field during practice on Saturday. It’s being described as a right ankle injury by coach [more]

Source: Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk