Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman absorbed a massive hit in the second half of the Super Bowl and appeared to show signs of a possible concussion.
But according to Detroit Free Press reporter Dave Birkett, medical personnel said that Edelman should be checked. But he was not:
Can hear the independent medical doctors in the box radio to the sideline saying Edelman needs to be checked for cocnussion
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) February 2, 2015
Just heard them radio down again that he hasn't been looked at yet. Never came off field RT @SaenzScott: Why hasn't he been checked yet?
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) February 2, 2015
Another observer at the game claimed he saw Edelman checked quickly on the sidelines. But if Edelman was checked, it likely did not conform to the establish protocol. Shortly after the hit, Edelman was still in the game and scored the go-ahead touchdown. According to the NFL, a full test should take 8 to 12 minutes.
Edelman missed the final two games prior to the playoffs due to a concussion.
Update:
Asked by an ESPN reporter if he was evaluated for a concussion, Edelman said he was “not allowed to discuss injuries.”