Chargers’ Dielman out for season after concussion
The San Diego Chargers placed Pro Bowl offensive lineman Kris Dielman on injured reserve Wednesday, ending his season due to the concussion he suffered against the Jets on October 23.
Dielman, a left guard, had a seizure on the team flight home from the game in New York, but was originally expected to miss two games.
The team’s response to Dielman’s injury came under scrutiny by both the league and the player’s union.
Although he visibly struggled to keep his balance, he was not taken out of the game and the concussion was not diagnosed until he was evaluated after the contest.
Ten days after the incident, the NFL instructed game officials to watch out for symptoms of concussion in players.
“If an official believes a player may have suffered a concussion, he should take appropriate steps to alert the team and get medical attention for the player,” league spokesman Greg Aiello said.
The Chargers signed offensive lineman Ikechuku Ndukwe to replace Dielman in the squad.