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Concussions in the NFL are a big deal because of the severity of the injury. Each concussion is different and varries from player to player. The main issue with concussions is how many concussions an athlete should suffer before being expelled from play and how soon players should return from an concussion. Each concussion varries and protocal will not be the same from palyer to player. Players will return to play after a serious diganosis made by the Head Team Physician. There is a five step protocal that is to be followed after a concussion is diganosised. Step one, rest and recovery. Step two, light aerboic exercise. Step three, continued aerboic excercise and introduction of strength training. Step four, football specific activites. Step five, full football activity/clearance.