Nnamdi Asomugha All-Clear After Collision With Nate Allen

Ok, everyone, we can breathe again.

As it turns out, Nnamdi Asomugha, who had an absolutely wicked collision with safety Nate Allen during practice, did not suffer a concussion. However, for a few brief moments, trainers, players and coaches were concerned that a worst-case scenario may have unfolded. Following the run-in with Allen, Asomugha went down and remained motionless until team trainers rushed over to examine the extent on the injury. Trainers then put him onto a cart and took him away for evaluation.

And.. he passed his concussion test.

That’s a huge relief not only for Asomugha (as no player wants to have a history with concussions), but also for the entire Philadelphia defense. Although his first season was rocky and at times questionable, #24 is arguably the most talented defensive asset on the team. Toss out the confusion over a new playbook, lack of a training camp and an inconsistent secondary — and Asomugha could have been headed to another Pro-Bowl last season.

However, this year is much different.

Without Asante Samuel, Asomugha has taken on a full-time leadership role, and is now also the undisputed priority corner. His ability to lead by example and mentor the plethora of young players on the defense provides a value that can’t be understated. Not to mention that when looking over the Eagles’ schedule, this defense is going to be matched against some of the top quarterback-receiving duo’s in the NFL (Saints, Falcons, etc.) — and hopefully Asomugha can be the one to slow them down.

Luckily, this is nothing more than a sore neck and he should be fully prepared by the regular season, if not a later pre-season game.