Here are the steps the NFL follows to evaluate head injuries.Step 1: Player receives devastating helmet-to-helmet hit that leaves him motionless for 46 secondsStep 2:Spotter initiates protocol after noticing entire offense kneeling in prayer beside teammateStep 3:Referee blows ceremonial gjallarhorn to signal commencement of concussion protocolStep 4:Player is asked simple yes or no questions like, “Do you want to lose your roster spot?”IF YES: Player removed from gameStep 5:Gait, coordination, and balance are examined by having player return to game for a few downsStep 6:Physician measures blood leaking from player’s ears to confirm it’s the normal amountIF MORE THAN A LITER: Player removed from gameStep 7:Player is administered cognitive exam in which he must correctly identify a square in fewer than 20 guessesIF UNABLE TO IDENTIFY SQUARE: Player removed from gameStep 8:Physician tests reflexes by hitting the player in the head a second timeIF REFLEXES BAD: Physician prevents concussion from spreading to body by amputating head, player removed from game IF DETERMINATION NOT YET REACHED AFTER STEPS 1-8: Audience votes by applause to decide if player can return to gameThe post The NFL Concussion Protocol: How The League Determines If A Player Can Return To The Game appeared first on The Onion.