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WATCH: Despite apparently suffering seizure after brutal hit, Texans QB Tom Savage continues to play
By Cody McClure
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Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage suffered an ugly concussion — and possibly a seizure — during Sunday’s NFL game between the Texans and the San Francisco 49ers.
Savage was hit hard near his own goal line by 49ers defender Elvis Dumervil in the first half.
After being evaluated for a concussion following the hit, Savage returned to the field for one series — which probably was not a good idea. He was then replaced.
Predictably, the Texans were taking a lot of heat on social media for allowing Savage back in the game.
Savage was later officially ruled out with a concussion, according to the Texans’ public relations staff:
Injury Update: QB Tom Savage is out with a concussion
— Texans PR (@TexansPR) December 10, 2017
Savage was visibly shaken after the hit, and while on the ground, he had what very much appeared to be a seizure — or at least seizure-like effects.
Below is a Twitter video posted by user @JamesBradySBN.
WARNING: It is graphic.
Uh, how is this not a bigger deal? This is fucked. pic.twitter.com/VjsolFaMAB
— James Brady (@JamesBradySBN) December 10, 2017
Cody McClure is an SEC Football Writer for Saturday Down South. He lives in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he also co-hosts a midday sports radio show for FOX Sports. Cody previously worked for Athlon Sports.
