The NFL has just instructed referees to be on the look for concussion symptoms, according to ESPN. The response by the NFL is due to San Diego Chargers lineman Kris Dielman who suffered a seizure on Oct. 23.
The NFL is aware that concussions are becoming a growing problem, prompting team personnel and other officials to take swift action if they notice concussion symptoms on any player.
The problem is many concussions symptoms aren’t noticeable, where a player can receive a concussion and not feel the side affects until his injury worsens to the point where it may no longer be treatable. The NFL has passed rules to protect players from violent hits, such as helmet to helmet hits or defenseless players who cannot protect themselves prior to impact.
If the concussion problem worsens, the NFL will be forced to look into new strategies as well as equipment that can reduce the risk of these life threatening injuries.
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