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After Endangering a Player’s Life to Beat the Eagles, Giants Head Coach Brian Daboll Was Hit With a Massive NFL Fine

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — The NFL world was left stunned after league officials handed down a massive $315,000 fine to the New York Giants and head coach Brian Daboll for violating concussion protocol during their October 9 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Following a joint investigation with the NFL Players Association, the league determined that the Giants allowed QB Jaxson Dart to return to the game before completing the full concussion evaluation process. The Giants were fined $200,000, Daboll $100,000, and rookie RB Cam Skattebo $15,000 for their roles in what the NFL described as “a blatant disregard for the league’s safety requirements.”

In an official statement released Friday, the NFL said:

“While the parties agreed that Coach Daboll’s and Mr. Skattebo’s actions had no direct impact on Mr. Dart’s examination or care, their conduct was inconsistent with and demonstrated a disregard for the concussion protocol’s requirements and therefore constituted a violation.”

The controversy began when cameras caught Coach Daboll leaning into the medical tent, asking Dart, “You good? Can you get back out there?” — a move later deemed inappropriate interference. After the game, Daboll reportedly apologized to team physician Scott Rodeo for overstepping boundaries.

Daboll addressed the incident on Friday, saying:

“I just wanted to check in and see how he was doing. I respect the process, but as a coach, you always worry about your players. Still, I understand now that I crossed the line.”

Giants owner John Mara, who sits on the NFL’s Health and Safety Committee, confirmed that he personally met with Daboll the following morning to address the matter.

“I believe Coach Daboll wasn’t trying to interfere, but entering the medical area is unacceptable. Player safety must always come first. We’ll fully cooperate with the league’s review.”

The incident has reignited the debate over the fine line between a coach’s desire to win and his duty to protect his players—a discussion that continues to haunt the NFL amid growing concerns about head trauma and long-term brain injuries.

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