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Report: Seahawks violated concussion protocol by allowing Wilson to re-enter game

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The Seattle Seahawks are expected to be disciplined for allowing quarterback Russell Wilson to re-enter Thursday's game without going to the locker room after he was removed by an official, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Seattle could be levied a fine of up to $150,000. The situation is under review by both the NFL and NFLPA.

Wilson was ordered to the sideline after taking a hit in the third quarter against the Arizona Cardinals. However, cameras showed that Wilson exited the medical tent almost as soon as he entered it and returned to the game after one play. He explained postgame that he injured his jaw on the play in question and did not sustain a concussion.

Nonetheless, after he was removed from the contest by the official, Wilson was required to undergo concussion protocol and was only to be cleared by a team doctor and independent physician.

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