During this past offseason, the NFL installed a new position in every stadium this year, which is essentially tasked to identify possible signs of concussions, and the Pittsburgh Steelers were the very first team upon which the new position ever used its authority.
During a Week Three game against the Rams, cornerback Antwon Blake took a blow to the head during a tackle attempt. The in-stadium medical specialist, or ‘spotter’, reviewed the footage and called down to have the game stopped.
The on-field officials blew the whistle as the Rams were preparing for their next play and approached Blake on the field, with both independent and team doctors, ultimately determining that he needed to go through the concussion protocol.