Nelson Agholor played the role of concussion spotter during the Week 14 “Monday Night Football” game between his New England Patriots and Arizona Cardinals.
DeVante Parker caught a 10-yard pass in the first quarter for New England. He hit his head against the turf after making the catch and was woozy when he came up. Even though Parker was not right, he still was ready to line up for second down.
Agholor did everything possible to try and get the play stopped so Parker could receive medical attention.
A failure by the concussion spotter. DeVante Parker could not stand up straight after hitting the ground. Nelson Agholor took a knee and was flailing desperately to try to get the play stopped for Parker. pic.twitter.com/TtjfOqyEbH
— Michael Hurley (@michaelFhurley) December 13, 2022
ESPN color commentator Troy Aikman noticed something right away and said that the concussion spotter should address the matter.
Troy Aikman and Nelson Agholor knew that something was wrong with DeVante Parker, even if the officials and concussion spotter didn't seem to.
"They're going to be watching him… somebody upstairs should be. He looked a little wobbly coming up…"- Aikman pic.twitter.com/SkmUioWDpF
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) December 13, 2022
The play was stopped because Arizona challenged whether Parker had made the catch (he did). Parker ended up leaving the game due to his head injury and was evaluated for a concussion.
