LANDOVER, Md. -- Carolina Panthers Pro Bowl linebacker Luke Kuechly did not play in Monday nights 26-15 win over the Washington Redskins despite being cleared from the concussion protocol.It was the fourth straight game the 2013 NFL Defensive Player of the Year has missed since suffering a concussion in a Thursday night game against New Orleans.The organization has not said whether Kuechly will play in the final two games, but that is under consideration.The decision not to play Kuechly against Washington was made for his long-term health and because the Panthers (6-8) have only a 0.0004 percent chance of making the playoffs.Kuechly missed three games with a concussion last season.Coach Ron Rivera was adamant the past few weeks that if Kuechly was cleared, he would play. His tone changed Saturday after Kuechly passed the final phase of the protocol.We are excited to have Luke healthy and cleared from the protocol, Rivera said. I know he is extremely motivated to get back on the field and help us win games.Whether he plays this week or not, I dont know. We have to balance our enthusiasm with whats best for Luke and the team long term.Dr. Gillian Hotz, director of the concussion clinic at UHealth-University of Miami Health System, told ESPN.com there is no simple answer regarding the effect of additional rest for a player coming off a concussion.But the more time there is no contact ... the better time there is for all the neuro-paths to settle down, she said. Also, if you have one, you are at higher risk to have another.The Panthers have had a league-high eight players with a total of nine concussions this season. Cornerback Daryl Worley has suffered two.Starting left tackle Michael Oher was placed on injured reserve last month after being in the protocol since Sept. 30. Billiga Vapormax Plus . LOUIS -- Heading into the final stretch of the season, the issues for the Chicago Bears banged-up defence only seem to be getting worse. Nike Vapormax Skor . Now that hes hitting streaking teammates with pin-point passes for easy layups, Love is asserting himself as one of the true superstars in the league. http://www.airvapormaxsverige.com/ .ca! Kerry, Two nights after the Scott-Eriksson incident in Buffalo, the Bruins returned home to play San Jose. In that game, Zdeno Chara put a check on Tommy Wingels that clearly targeted his head. Vapormax Flyknit Dam . Cuban testified Thursday that he was upset when the companys CEO told him news that would reduce the value of his shares, for which hed paid $7.5 million. But he said he did nothing improper when he sold those shares over the next two days. Nike Zoom Rea . By having more great seasons. Manning was the only unanimous choice for the 2013 Associated Press NFL All-Pro team Friday. NEW YORK -- Mikko Koivu will serve as Finlands captain for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey.Koivu has been the Minnesota Wilds captain since 2009. He was captain for Finland at three world championships, winning in 2011.A native of Turku, Finland, the 6-foot-3, 215-pound center has 161 goals and 395 assists in 763 NHL games. He represented Finland at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.Koivu, 33, played all 82 games for Minnesota last season annd had 56 points on 17 goals and 39 assists.ddddddddddddFinland is one of eight teams in the World Cup along with the United States, Canada, Russia, Sweden, the Czech Republic, 23-and-under Team North America and Team Europe, made up of players from countries not represented. It runs from Sept. 17 to Oct. 1 in Toronto. ' ' '