Drake London injury update: Falcons WR returns to 'Thursday Night Football' game after concussion evaluation

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Falcons star wide receiver Drake London was evaluated for a concussion in Atlanta's "Thursday Night Football" game against the Buccaneers.

London nearly hauled in a pass over the middle as he got sandwiched by two Tampa Bay players in the second quarter, but the contract bowed the crown of his head as he made direct helmet-to-helmet contact and hit the turf.

London was immediately removed from the game and went into the medical tent.

The Sporting News has you covered with the latest updates on his head injury below.

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Drake London injury update

London returned to Thursday's game in the second quarter after being evaluated for a concussion.

The star receiver took a head-to-head hit on a pass over the middle. He tried to make a play in between two Tampa Bay defensemen and crashed helmets on his way down.

London stayed on the ground for a minute before adjusting his helmet once he got to his feet.

London immediately went to the sidelines and into the medical tent. Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins threw a dime of a touchdown pass to Darnell Mooney a few plays later, so London did not return on the drive he was injured.

Moments after the touchdown, the broadcast showed London having a conversation with Atlanta's team doctor. He appeared to be trying to convince the doctor that he was okay to return to the game. Instead, he was sent jogging to the locker room for further tests.

The Buccaneers answered with a scoring drive of their own, then London got back out there for Atalnta's next possession.

Drake London stats vs. Buccaneers

  • Targets: 3
  • Receptions: 3
  • Rec. Yards: 38
  • Rec. TDs: 1

The 2022 top-10 pick already left his imprint on the game before the injury, hauling in the first touchdown of the game to give the Falcons an early 7-0 lead.

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You read that wrong – not Kyrie Irving. From Boston, graduated from the University of New Hampshire. Sixth season as a content producer for NBA.com's Global editions. Covering the NBA Draft has become his annual "dream come true" moment on the job. Irving has a soft spot for pass-first point guards, with Rajon Rondo and Steve Nash being two of his favorite players of all time.