Giants Fined $315K Over Concussion Protocol

The NFL and NFLPA fined the New York Giants $200,000, head coach Brian Daboll $100,000 and rookie running back Cam Skattebo $15,000 — a total of $315,000 — after concluding they violated the league’s concussion protocol during the Oct. 9 game when quarterback Jaxson Dart was taken into the blue medical tent for evaluation. A joint review found team medical staff and the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant properly followed the protocol and that Daboll’s and Skattebo’s entries had no actual impact on Dart’s care but created the perception of interference that violates the collectively bargained rules. Daboll was seen leaning into the tent and later speaking animatedly with team physician Dr. Scott Rodeo; he apologized, saying he wanted to know whether Dart would be available for a potential fourth-down decision. The club has implemented remedial steps, including additional training and measures to restrict tent access, and Dart passed the concussion test and returned to the game.