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RGIII removed from game, checked for concussion

San Diego Chargers v Cleveland Browns

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 24: Robert Griffin III #10 of the Cleveland Browns looks to pass against the San Diego Chargers at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 24, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

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Officials forced Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III to the sideline in the fourth quarter Saturday to be evaluated for a concussion.

Trainers and an independent neurologist talked with Griffin on the sideline, and after a few minutes he was escorted to the locker room.

Rookie Cody Kessler replaced him with 10:30 left and the winless Browns leading, 20-17. The Browns have had six different players take snaps at quarterback this season due to injuries. Griffin was activated from the injured-reserve list earlier this month.