Raiders' Campbell being tested for concussion

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Aug. 20, 2011
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SAN FRANCISCO(APCSN)Oakland quarterback Jason Campbell left the Raiders' exhibition game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night with an injury in the second quarter.Campbell was hurt late in the second quarter on a scramble play. He was tackled by Justin Smith and appeared to take a forearm to the helmet from linebacker Ahmad Brooks. Campbell was down on the ground briefly while being checked out by trainers.
There was no immediate word on extent of the injury. Campbell will be tested for a concussion as the Raiders evaluate his status over the next few days.RECAP: Hunter runs 49ers past Raiders 17-3
Campbell was sitting on the bench after being replaced by Trent Edwards. Campbell was 5 for 7 for 74 yards in two-plus series.
After the game, Jason Campbell told the media he took a knee to the head and felt dizzy. Hue Jackson said Campbell was "dinged up."
Campbell got a stinger last year in the exhibition game against the 49ers that affected him early in the season.

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