India, Jan. 12 -- Josh Allen received positive news during the Buffalo Bills' AFC Wild Card game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

Early in the first quarter, the Bills' star quarterback took a hard hit on a third-down run and was swarmed by multiple defenders, causing his helmet to come off.

The 29-year-old was taken to the medical tent for evaluation, raising concern about a possible concussion.

Allen was evaluated by the independent neurologist on staff and passed the NFL's concussion protocol. He was quickly cleared, returned to the sideline. He was eligible to re-enter the game when the Bills regained possession.

CBS Sports sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson confirmed the evaluation and clearance. Mitchell Trubisky would h...