Raiders’ QB Played with a Concussion Against Steelers
Jimmy Garoppolo Injury: A Whole Game With a Concussion
It seems that Jimmy Garoppolo, the quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders, played an entire game with a potential concussion. The Jimmy Garoppolo injury unfolded during Sunday night’s NFL matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where the Raiders suffered a 23-18 loss.
An Overlooked Concussion
How did a concussion go unnoticed? Notably, Garoppolo never underwent an official concussion evaluation despite taking a hard hit from Steelers’ safety Minkah Fitzpatrick in the fourth quarter. This alarming oversight regarding the Jimmy Garoppolo injury caught the attention of Kevin Patra from the league’s website. Garoppolo was visibly shaken, and he didn’t fulfill his usual postgame media duties as he was being assessed for a possible concussion.
Garoppolo’s Upcoming Availability Uncertain
As the week progresses, Garoppolo’s availability for the upcoming game against the Los Angeles Chargers remains uncertain. Raiders’ coach McDaniels expressed he wasn’t certain about when the Jimmy Garoppolo injury occurred, raising concerns about player safety in the NFL.
Possible Repercussions
This incident raises questions about whether the NFL and NFL Players Association will investigate the Raiders for not checking Garoppolo for a concussion.
If Garoppolo doesn’t clear the concussion protocol, the Raiders might have to turn to Brian Hoyer or Aidan O’Connell as starting quarterbacks. This decision could impact their performance in the upcoming Sunday, October 1st Week 4 NFL matchup against the Chargers, where they are considered significant underdogs according to NFL Odds.
The situation underscores the importance of player safety in professional football, and the NFL’s response will be closely watched, that’s for sure!
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