Summary
Cincinnati Bengals player Tee Higgins is back in the NFL's concussion protocol after a head injury during a game against the Buffalo Bills. Higgins had previously left the protocol, only to experience symptoms again, causing backlash against the NFL for letting him return to play too soon.
Key Facts
- Tee Higgins plays as a wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Higgins suffered a concussion in Week 12 against the New England Patriots.
- He missed Week 13 due to concussion recovery but returned in Week 14.
- After playing against the Buffalo Bills in Week 14, Higgins experienced symptoms again.
- The NFL cleared him to play twice during the Bills game through independent neurologists.
- There is public criticism of the NFL for allowing Higgins to return to playing too soon.
- Bengals head coach Zac Taylor confirmed Higgins is back in the concussion protocol.
- Higgins described his decision to keep playing as being supportive of his team.
