Amari Cooper ruled out with concussion after taking big hit vs. Seahawks

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LONDON – Amari Cooper was unconscious on the field for an extended stretch after absorbing a harsh helmet-to-helmet hit from Seattle Seahawks defensive back Bradley McDougald.

Quarterback Derek Carr throw Cooper a pass low over the middle, and Cooper’s momentum stopped has he tried to corral the pass, leaving him vulnerable to a big shot.

The Raiders announced shortly after that he was being evaluated for a concussion and initially deemed him questionable to return. A few minutes into the third quarter, the Raiders announced that Cooper suffered a concussion and would not return to Sunday's game at Wembley Stadium.

McDougald took full advantage, and delivered a massive hit – it might be fair to call it a cheap shot – with clear and direct helmet-to-helmet contact. Shockingly, the hit was not flagged.

Cooper was down on the turf for minutes, as trainers tried to get him up and awake.

He jogged off the field on his own, and was led immediately into the locker room after that.

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