The NFL and the players union have launched an official review to determine whether the Carolina Panthers followed the concussion protocol properly with quarterback Cam Newton during Sunday’s NFC wild-card game vs. the Saints.
Head coach Ron Rivera and interim general manager Marty Hurney both said Monday they believe the Panthers acted properly after Newton took a big hit to the head in the fourth quarter of the 31-26 loss to New Orleans.
“We did everything the right way,” Hurney said.
Newton left for one play after Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata’s chest struck Newton’s head with about nine minutes left.