Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson departed Sunday’s 34-28 home loss against the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth quarter due to a concussion.
Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett said afterward that Wilson had entered the NFL’s concussion protocol.
That step means Wilson will have to be cleared by an independent neurologist to play in next Sunday’s home game against the Arizona Cardinals.
Wilson was injured while scrambling for 14 yards to the Kansas City 2-yard line and took a hard hit from Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark with just more than 12 minutes remaining in the contest. Denver players immediately signaled for the training staff.
Wilson was initially prone on the turf and later stood up while being examined by team trainers. He walked to the sideline under his own power and eventually headed to the locker room.
“The one thing Russell always does is he plays and gives everything he possibly can,” Hackett said. “Sometimes it’s good and sometimes we want more. I’ll tell you, I can’t give him enough credit and he continues battling no matter the score is. He always thinks we have a chance to win.”
Wilson was 23-of-36 passing for 247 yards, three touchdowns and one interception before exiting.
Brett Rypien replaced Wilson and completed 4 of 8 passes for 16 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
–Field Level Media
