Green to locker room ... hope it's not a concussion to keep him out Christmas Day

[SanAntonioSteelerFan]

Took a head shot on a potentially game-preserving catch. Hope he's OK.

[SteelCrazy]

Took a head shot on a potentially game-preserving catch. Hope he's OK.

Yea, its concussion protocol and I hope he's good to go next week. WTS, Burfict had to pay someone to get back into the game. He was out of it for a while.

[Northern_Blitz]

He didn't look terrible though. Hope it's precautionary.

[SanAntonioSteelerFan]

Bold, hanging on to the ball after the hit. Big big play.

[pittpete]

Confirmed, read he's in concussion protocol

[Eddie Spaghetti]

given his history, it has to be a concern

[SanAntonioSteelerFan]

How soon can someone (Green) come back from concussion protocol?

I looked this up, and there was no time-based answer:

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2016/9/18/12940926/nfl-concussion-protocol-explained

In addition to the in-game protocol, there is also a "Return-to-Participation Protocol" that can keep players out of action for more practices or games until they pass through and are cleared to return.

It is a five-step process (https://www.playsmartplaysafe.com/focus-on-safety/protecting-players/nfl-return-to-participation-protocol/) without any set timeline for a full return from a concussion:

1. Rest and recovery: Until a player returns to the "baseline level of signs and symptoms and neurological examination," only limited stretching and balance activities are recommended. Electronics, social media and team meetings are all to be avoided.
2. Light aerobic exercise: The NFL recommends 10-20 minutes on a stationary bike or treadmill without resistance training or weight training. The cardiovascular activity is monitored by an athletic trainer to "determine if there are any recurrent concussion signs or symptoms."
3. Continued aerobic exercise and introduction of strength training: Increased duration and intensity of aerobic exercise with strength training added. An athletic trainer will supervise to watch for recurrent concussions signs or symptoms.
4. Football specific activities: The cognitive load of playing football will be added and players will participate in non-contact activities for the typical duration of a full practice.
5. Full football activity/clearance: A player returns to full participation in practice, including contact without restriction.

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So, I guess the question is ... how much chance is there that Ladarius Green will come back for Sunday's game?

[winwithd]

If not for a blocked FG returned for a TD, we are right there to beat the Rat-turds in their place the first time, without Green. Did Coates have broken fingers for that one. Hopefully DHB is back for wr and ST. Ben plays much better at home. As long as we don't game plan into their hands we should win. Afc North champs!

[Coolie Man]

Green with his history has ZERO chance at playing the Rats this weekend

[RuthlessBurgher]

Green with his history has ZERO chance at playing the Rats this weekend

Do you really want to play for the AFC North title on Christmas Day with this poopy TE?

[Coolie Man]

Do you really want to play for the AFC North title on Christmas Day with this poopy TE?

Lol. Your wasting your time trying to throw up old posts to make me angry or prove me wrong. I find it funny not embarrassing or whatever your trying to do. Anyway still don't think this team is a great team or a sb team for that matter. Thanks though

[RuthlessBurgher]

Lol. Your wasting your time trying to throw up old posts to make me angry or prove me wrong. I find it funny not embarrassing or whatever your trying to do. Anyway still don't think this team is a great team or a sb team for that matter. Thanks though

Well, I'm glad at least one person finds it funny.