THOUSAND OAKS in California — Los Angeles Rams Guard David Edwards Sean McVay, head coach, said that McVay had entered the concussion protocol. McVay also stated that he did not want to play Monday night as he felt “a bit foggy” on Saturday.
McVay said, “Obviously you can’t over-prevent some of these things.” McVay stated, “We went through protocol. He’ll be in concussion protocol now. So as a consequence, he will be ready for the game.
“But it’s great that he was able to communicate. We took the right steps especially with Thursday’s situation. The problem is not with the situation on Thursday. [Miami Dolphins QB] Tua [Tagovailoa], [it’s] This is something that we take very seriously, and I appreciate him taking it the right path.”
On Thursday night, Tagovailoa was taken off the field on a stretcher After his head struck the ground late in the first period against the, Cincinnati Bengals. Tagovailoa was discharged from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center later that night.
Four days earlier, the Dolphins suffered a Week 3 defeat to the Buffalo BillsAfter hitting his head on a table, Tagovailoa quit the game. He was checked for concussions and was sent to the locker-room. However, he returned to play.
McVay claimed that Tagovailoa’s situation has raised awareness about the concussion protocol.
McVay stated that whether or not it happened would have nothing to do with the way we approached David Edwards. McVay said, “But I know there have been a lot, I don’t want to call speculation, but there were a lot questions in that situation, and particularly brought light to many questions.
“I feel really happy about the processes and procedures that have been put in place since I started here, as they relate to communication with medical groups. I am confident that the NFL will do everything they can for the best interests of the players.
McVay stated, “there’s an excellent chance” that guards are available Bobby Evans Edwards will be succeeded by the San Francisco 49ers Monday Night Football