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NFL Injury Report week 10: Philly's Brian Westbrook and another concussion

I was encouraged while I watched Brian Westbrook, the Eagles organization and medical staff take their time in allowing his return to live competition. I viewed it as progress and an encouraging sign that the message of concussion safety was finally gaining traction.

The NFL and other concerned parties have worked hard to get the message out. But unfortunately Westbrook's most recent concussion has highlighted what was once a controversial premise.

Sustaining a concussion makes one more susceptible to another concussion.

Many experts stated that this was just not the case despite overwhelming information to the contrary. I must refer to it as information and not proof or fact because conducting a study to answer that question scientifically is very difficult.

Over time, many if not most of those involved with concussion research and safety have come to accept that experiencing a concussion make one's brain more susceptible to sustaining another. Also it seems that the force required for subsequent concussions becomes less and less with each incident.

In Brian Westbrook's first game back, his day was ended when he sustained another concussion.

Now what does he do?