Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been placed on injured reserve following his third concussion in two years. Tagovailoa will sit out at least four games and must pass NFL concussion protocol tests before he can return, potentially by Week 8 against Arizona. The incident occurred last Thursday when Tagovailoa collided with Buffalo's Damar Hamlin during a first down run.
Coach Mike McDaniel emphasized the focus on Tagovailoa's health, dismissing speculation about his career. Tagovailoa has started consulting neurologists and, despite concerns, has shown no intention to retire. Raiders coach Antonio Pierce, however, suggested he should consider stepping away from the sport for his well-being. Tagovailoa was seen at the Dolphins' facility, appearing in good spirits and interacting with teammates, receiver Jaylen Waddle reported.
Tagovailoa has had a series of head injuries, most notably a severe concussion in September 2022, which led the NFL to update its concussion protocol rules. Despite considering retirement after previous injuries, he returned and examined ways to better protect himself, including by taking jiu-jitsu classes. Tagovailoa says neurologists told him he does not face a higher risk of future head injuries or CTE than other players. With Tagovailoa out, Skylar Thompson will start against Seattle this Sunday, and the Dolphins have signed Tyler Huntley from Baltimore's practice squad. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)
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