David Chao, MD
2 min read • December 15, 2023
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The Carolina Panthers are placing tight end Hayden Hurst on IR, ending his season.
The 30-year-old has not played since suffering a concussion during a Nov. 9 game against the Bears. He experienced post-traumatic amnesia, which essentially boils down to trouble remembering details from past days or new information since the injury.
Dr. David Chao discussed Hurst's diagnosis on the Jim Rome Show on Dec. 7:
During the Thursday night game, Hurst took a hard hit that caused his head to hit the ground. He was initially cleared and returned to the game, but was placed into the protocol the next day after developing symptoms.
The former top baseball prospect has 17 catches for 184 yards and a touchdown this season.
He was drafted in the first round by the Ravens in 2018 and played 2 seasons there before playing 2 in Atlanta and one in Cincinnati.
Hurst joined the Panthers on a 3-year, $21.75 million deal this offseason. Through the Hayden Hurst Foundation the tight end advocates for mental health awareness.
Written by David Chao, MD
