Giants upset Eagles as NFL opens joint concussion protocol review

The New York Giants handed the Philadelphia Eagles a 34-17 upset on Thursday night at MetLife Stadium, but the victory was overshadowed by a sideline confrontation after rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart was removed briefly in the third quarter for a concussion evaluation. Cameras captured head coach Brian Daboll repeatedly approaching the blue medical tent, poking his head inside and arguing with the team physician as medical staff conducted the exam. The NFL announced on Friday it has opened a joint review with the NFL Players Association into whether the club properly applied the concussion protocol.

Dart was shaken up after a third-quarter sack and was taken to the tent for assessment. Backup Russell Wilson took two snaps while evaluators worked, and Dart was cleared to return early in the fourth quarter. The rookie finished with 17 completions on 25 attempts for 195 yards and a touchdown and also rushed for 58 yards and a score. Running back Cam Skattebo had 98 yards on 19 carries and three rushing touchdowns in the win.

Video of the exchange showed Daboll confronting Dr. Scott Rodeo and, by some accounts, briefly peeking into the tent. Team rookie Cam Skattebo also entered...