TE Hayden Hurst clears concussion protocol, excited to 'start fresh'

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Carolina Panthers tight end Hayden Hurst cleared concussion protocol on Sunday and plans to resume his NFL career.

Hurst was placed on injured reserve while dealing with frightening symptoms as a result of a Nov. 9 concussion sustained in a Thursday night game against the Chicago Bears.

"It's starting fresh," Hurst said Monday of his viewpoint entering the offseason. "It's