NFL punishes Giants HC Brian Daboll for Jaxson Dart situation

The NFL has disciplined the New York Giants after a league investigation determined that the team violated the concussion protocol with rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart in Week 6.

In a joint statement on Friday, the NFL and NFLPA announced that it has fined the Giants $200,000, head coach Brian Daboll $100,000 and running back Cam Skattebo $15,000 for violating concussion protocol while Dart was being examined during the team’s 34-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 9.

Daboll and Skattebo were found to have violated the protocol by entering the blue medical tent on the sideline to check on Dart before the concussion evaluation was completed. The investigation determined that both the Giants medical staff and unaffiliated medical providers followed the proper steps.

All medical personnel were in agreement that Daboll and Skattebo did not impact the actual exam, but the statement said the actions “demonstrated a disregard for the concussion protocol’s requirements and therefore constituted a violation.”