Eagles S Malcolm Jenkins hid concussion

Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins said he played with a concussion for more than half of last Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Jenkins said he didn't inform the coaching staff or the medical staff until after the conclusion of Philadelphia's 33-27 overtime victory.

"I just kind of kept it to myself, which I really shouldn't have done," Jenkins told reporters on Thursday. "The medical staff and the coaching staff were kind of upset with me afterward. As players, we've all been made aware of the effects of concussions. It's definitely something I'll handle differently.

"I think they all trust my own judgment. Nobody really knew anything or asked me anything. I was still able to digest the plan. We were still making adjustments and I was still making calls."

After informing the club, Jenkins was placed in the NFL concussion protocol and didn't practice on Tuesday or Wednesday. He was cleared to practice Thursday by an independent neurologist and expects to play against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

Jenkins said the concussion against the Cowboys was the first he's ever suffered. He played every defensive snap for the Eagles and had nine tackles despite being "in a fog."