But...officially calling it a pinched nerve, does that mean he doesn't have to be on concussion protocol now? I would imagine they will still do all those tests to make sure?They are now officially calling it a pinched nerve. That would coincide what I heard last night from a friend who has an associate who is big bud's with Patrick's dad. Last night the dad was saying "it's no big deal", but it doesn't matter if he can't or didn't pass the league's mandated tests.