NY Giants WR suffers concussion against Cowboys

The NFL’s concussion protocol has five phases that must be completed before the player can return to action. These are as follows:

• Phase 1: Symptom limited activity, including light aerobic exercise
• Phase 2: Aerobic exercise, including more than 20 minutes of moderate to strenuous resistance
• Phase 3: Soccer-specific drill, typically with members of the training staff
• Phase 4: Non-contact training drills – including catching and running – in practice while wearing a non-contact jersey
• Phase 5: Full football activity and clearance, including assessment by an independent neurological consultant after participation in training

What’s next for Malik Nabers?

Once Nabers is cleared for full contact football activity by the club doctor, the player must also be evaluated by the Giants’ independent neurological consultant. If the advisor and the club doctor are of the opinion that the player’s concussion has healed, he can participate in training and contact without restrictions.