New concussion protocols prompt Bridgewater’s exit

Teddy Bridgewater’s first start with Miami began with a big hit on his first snap.

The quarterback’s shaky reaction on the field was enough to get him pulled for the day because of the NFL’S newly revised concussion protocols.

Bridgewater, starting in place of injured Tua Tagovailoa, left the Dolphins’ loss to the New

York Jets on Sunday after he was popped in the chest by cornerback Ahmad Gardner on a blitz.

Bridgewater was called for intentional grounding in the end zone, resulting in a safety. Bridgewater then was examined for an elbow injury and evaluated for a concussion.

Coach Mike Mcdaniel said Bridgewater doesn’t have concussion symptoms and passed tests, but a spotter saw Bridgewater stumble. So he was removed — a result of the revised protocols put in place as a result of Tagovailoa’s injuries.

Also for Miami, wide receiver Tyreek Hill (foot) was in a walking boot after Sunday’s loss, though the injury is not believed to be serious, Pro Football Talk reported. In other injury news:

■ Steelers LB T.J. Watt (knee), sidelined since Week 2, had arthroscopic surgery, and his return has no timetable, coach Mike Tomlin said. Also, CBS Cam Sutton

(hamstring) and Levi Wallace (concussion), DT Larry Ogunjobi (back) and TE Pat Freiermuth (concussion) didn’t finish Sunday’s loss at Buffalo.

■ 49ers K Robbie Gould (knee), DE Nick Bosa (groin) and CB Emmanuel Moseley (knee) exited San Francisco’s win at Carolina and didn’t return. The team “fears” Moseley sustained a torn ACL, NFL Network reported.

■ Lions CB Saivion Smith (neck) left the field by ambulance after a collision in Detroit’s loss at New England. Coach Dan Campbell said Smith had full motor skills and would fly home with the team.

■ Seahawks RB Rashaad Penny sustained a fractured tibia in the third quarter of Seattle’s loss at New Orleans, with surgery likely necessary, NFL Network reported.

■ Cardinals RBS James Conner (rib) and Darrel Williams (knee) exited Arizona’s loss to Philadelphia and didn’t return.

■ Panthers QB Baker Mayfield had a walking boot on his left leg after Carolina’s loss to San Francisco.

■ Patriots RB Damien Harris (hamstring) exited New England’s win over Detroit and didn’t return.

■ Saints WR Chris Olave (concussion) exited New Orleans’ win over Seattle and didn’t return.

■ Bengals WR Tee Higgins (ankle) exited Cincinnati’s loss at Baltimore and didn’t return.