In NFL games, players suspected of having a concussion are commonly evaluated by team medical staff in a sideline medical tent before being cleared to return to play.
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procedural
Sideline medical tents are used to assess potential head injuries during games.
NFL teams are expected to allow medical staff to execute concussion protocols without interference from coaches or other personnel to protect player safety.
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policy
Allowing unimpeded medical evaluations is part of enforcing concussion protocols and player-safety policies.