The NFL’s concussion protocol is a robust safeguard to help protect players from the long-term effects of head trauma. Through its five-step return process, independent oversight and mandatory monitoring, the league strives to ensure athlete health comes before schedule and competition.

On that estimated injury report, cornerback Pat Surtain ( pec ), wide receiver Marvin Mims ( concussion protocol ), tight end Nate Adkins ( knee ), safety P.J. Locke (neck), cornerback Riley Moss (ankle), safety Brandon Jones (foot) and defensive back J.T. Gray (hamstring) were listed as non-participants.

Head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters Monday that Jackson is in concussion protocol following Sunday's 27-24 win over the Lions, Ben Goessling of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

The NFL and NFLPA announced in a joint statement that the New York Giants, head coach Brian Daboll, and running back Cam Skattebo were fined for violating the concussion protocol.

New national clinical guidelines for the treatment of concussion have been released. They are aimed at helping healthcare professionals treat patients with greater consistency, amid concern that providing the right care can still be a blind spot.

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian says quarterback Arch Manning remains in concussion protocol for Thursday practice

Baker was a full participant in each of the last two practices of the week, and his lack of an injury designation indicates that he has cleared the league's five-step concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's game. Baker should have a larger role in the Titans ' secondary following Roger McCreary's trade to the Rams on Monday.