For all the wrong and scary reasons this year, concussions were a regular part of football discussion. Highlighted by what happened to Miami Dolphins’ QB Tua Tagovailoa and the team’s mishandling of his health, it’s one of the dark underbellys of football.
Earlier this season, Mike Tomlin had a decision to make. Tight end Pat Freiermuth was concussed against the Buffalo Bills and tried to get cleared for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game the following Sunday. Freiermuth asked Tomlin to play but his request was denied.
Speaking to CBS’ Aditi Kinkhabwala Tuesday on her Off The Field podcast via 93.