Taysom Hill: I blacked out for 45 minutes after concussion

Taysom Hill had what sounds like a very scary bout with a concussion. Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

Saints' Taysom Hill says he blacked out for 45 minutes after suffering scary concussion

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 11/12/21

Taysom Hill is back with the New Orleans Saints after what sounds like a very scary bout with a concussion.

On Oct. 10, Hill was knocked out of a game against Washington on an ugly helmet-to-helmet hit. He would go on to miss nearly a month of action. Hill briefly appeared in the Saints' game against the Falcons last week, playing on only 17 offensive snaps. Now we might know why.

Hill admitted that he can’t remember anything that happened 45 minutes after the hit.

Taysom Hill says there was a 45 minute gap right after the hit that gave him a concussion that he has no memory of.

— Sean FazendeFOX8 (@SeanFazendeFOX8) November 12, 2021

Concussions are scary, even for seasoned athletes. Memory loss is just one possible symptom, but undoubtedly one of the more unsettling ones. It’s no wonder some players have been driven to retire early partly as a result of suffering multiple ones.

Hill has collected 118 yards from scrimmage so far this season. Although starting quarterback Jameis Winston is out for the season, backup Trevor Siemian, not Hill, will be under center this week.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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