Chris Mortensen of ESPN reports as a direct result of the Cleveland Browns' failure to test quarterback Colt McCoy for a concussion on the sideline during a game, the NFL will alert all 32 teams that, effective this week, an independently certified athletics trainer will be assigned to monitor all suspected concussion-related injuries, a league official confirmed Tuesday. The independent trainers will be paid by the NFL and approved by the NFL Players Association, according to league spokesman Greg Aiello. Source: The Redzone
