Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered his third documented NFL concussion after lowering his shoulder and colliding his head with Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin on Thursday night. Tagovailoa limped off under his own power after laying on the ground for a few minutes, and he was immediately ruled out of the game with a concussion.
Tagovailoa is the only NFL quarterback over the past five seasons to enter the concussion protocol three times, which has led to many in NFL circles — including former and current players and coaches — to suggest the Dolphins QB prioritize his health and consider retirement.
Tagovailoa currently has no plans to retire ahead of a Monday meeting with specialists, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, in a report confirmed by ESPN’s Adam Schefter later Sunday morning: “He still would like to continue playing and doesn’t have any plans to retire.”
While the 26-year-old does have the option to medically retire, if that’s what he ultimately decides, Tagovailoa will first meet with specialists. The Dolphins and coach Mike McDaniel are leaving all decision making in the hands of their player and his doctors with no existing timeline for a call to be made.
Tagovailoa admittedly considered retirement after the 2022 season but said it would be difficult for him to walk away from the game, especially considering his youth. He mentioned wanting to play long enough for his son to know he was watching his father on the field.
“I love the game of football. If I didn’t, I would’ve quit a long time ago,” Tua said in April 2023.
Dr. Allen Sills, the NFL’s chief medical officer, told CBS Sports he is sure the process will play out properly.
“I have great confidence in the Dolphins medical staff and their plan to work with the player and his representatives and family to get through this injury and then tackle all the questions that come alongside with…
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Author : Shanna McCarriston
Publish date : 2024-09-15 16:44:01
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