Rivera: Kuechly placed in the NFL's concussion protocol (Yahoo Sports)

Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly has been placed in the NFL's concussion protocol and his status for the team's Nov. 27 game against Oakland is uncertain. Coach Ron Rivera updated Kuechly's status on Friday and said that the linebacker has no other known injuries. The 2013 NFL Defensive Player of the Year was carted off the field in an emotional moment during the fourth quarter of Carolina's 23-20 win over the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night.