NFL reviewing Rams' handling of Case Keenum head injury

The NFL announced it is continuing to investigate the St. Louis Rams' actions, or inactions, from Sunday, when quarterback Case Keenum was not removed from the game despite being visibly concussed.

The league's statement:

"Promptly after the conclusion of yesterday's game, we began a review to determine the facts of the injury to St. Louis quarterback Case Keenum and why he was not removed from the game for the necessary evaluation by a team physician or the unaffiliated neuro-trauma consultant as required by our concussion protocols. We are continuing that review today, which includes discussions with the Rams and their medical staff, the ATC spotter, the game officials, our medical advisors and the NFLPA. In the meantime, prior to this week's games, we will reinforce with all involved the need to ensure that these injuries are properly identified and addressed in a manner consistent with our protocols."

The NFL Players Association is also looking into the matter, according to the union's George Atallah:

Rams head coach Jeff Fisher, a member of the NFL competition committee, did not address Keenum's situation after the game.

Keenum was sacked late in the Rams' loss to the Baltimore Ravens, the back of his head hitting the turf. He immediately grabbed his head and struggled to stand up, then spent a few moments on all fours.

Keenum chatted with one of St. Louis' trainers, but he was not removed from the game.

There are spotters in the press box at every game whose sole job is to look for players who may have suffered a concussion during the course of play, and this year, for the first time, the spotters were given the ability to signal down to the officials to stop the game if a potentially injured player should be checked out.

That did not happen in Keenum's case.

Two plays after the sack, Keenum fumbled, the Ravens recovered, and went on to score the game-winning field goal.

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