The Washington Redskins have reversed course and decided to hold Robert Griffin III out of this weekend’s preseason game because of his concussion.
Upon further review by neuropsychologists, RGIII to be held out from gameplay this week & rested 1 to 2 weeks before returning to action.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 28, 2015
On Thursday, the team announced that an independent neurologist had cleared the quarterback to play despite suffering a concussion in last week’s game against the Lions.
NEWS: Independent neurologist has cleared QB Robert Griffin III to play on Saturday vs.