Protocol on Moore under review

The NFL and the Players Association are conducting a review of the concussion protocol quarterback Matt Moore received in the second quarter of Sunday’s loss.

The review, the league said in a statement Monday, doesn’t mean the NFL has drawn conclusions as to whether the protocol was followed.

Moore took a vicious hit in the head and neck area from Steelers linebacker Bud

Dupree after he rolled right and threw an incomplete pass to wide receiver Jarvis

Landry in the second quarter. Moore, who seemed lucid and clearheaded after the game, only missed one play . ...

Landry deflected a question about whether he would seek a new contract to avoid entering 2017 in the final season of his current deal.

Landry posted his second consecutive 1,000-yard receiving season, averaging 12.1 yards on 94 receptions. Another similar season could drive his price tag up considerably . ...

Linebacker Kiko Alonso said the defensive unit would feel a notable void if defensive coordinator Vance Joseph departs. Multiple reports have Joseph interviewing for the Denver Broncos head coaching job on Tuesday . ...

Center Mike Pouncey, who played only five games this season due to a hip injury, said he is eager to return next season and confident he can maintain his health and regain Pro Bowl form.

“Just proud of this team for sticking with me, and I’ll try to stay as healthy as I can next year,” Pouncey said.