The National Football League and the NFL Players Association agreed to update the league's concussion protocol on Saturday. The league and union jointly announced the findings of the review on Saturday. Under the new protocols, players will be unable to compete if they are experiencing ataxia. "As such, as has been done in previous cases, based on the advice of the parties' respective medical experts, the Protocol will be modified to enhance the safety of the players. 'Ataxia' is defined as abnormality of balance/stability, motor coordination or dysfunctional speech caused by a neurological issue.

Source: Libya Today October 08, 2022 21:52 UTC