Panthers star linebacker Luke Kuechly left the field in tears and hyperventilating during Thursday night's game against the Saints after sustaining a blow to the head while trying to make a tackle.
While it at first appeared as though Kuechly may have injured his leg as it bent backward awkwardly while he made the hit, the Panthers confirmed soon after Kuechly was carted off the field that he was being evaluated for a concussion.
Per a report from ESPN.com, Kuechly did indeed sustain a concussion during the game. This is Kuechly's second concussion in as many seasons.
Last year, he spent 34 days in the concussion protocol and missed three games before returning to the field. He will now visit concussion specialist Dr. Micky Collins, according to ESPN, to get a second opinion on how he should proceed.
Kuechly will have to be cleared by an independent neurologist before he can return to practices or a game.
