Falcons' Tevin Coleman placed in concussion protocol

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman is in the concussion protocol.

What It Means:

Coleman suffered the injury during Thursday night's victory over the Atlanta Falcons. The extra days off should improve his chances of being cleared for Week 15 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Coleman rushed 9 times for 32 yards in Week 14 and didn't see a target for the second consecutive game.

Coleman has 139 carries for 593 yards and 5 touchdowns this season, with 21 catches (33 targets) for 245 yards and 2 touchdowns.