ESPN told viewers that players were given five minutes to warm up after Hamlin was taken off the field. The N.F.L. denied that. On Sunday, Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the question.
After Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sustained two head injuries in the last week, a neurologist who was part of the process that allowed him to return to the field was removed.
The league notified the players’ union that it would appeal an arbitrator’s decision and seek an indefinite suspension. Commissioner Roger Goodell or his appointee will hear the appeal.