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Tua Tagovailoa FINALLY clears concussion protocol after spending over a month in it, as Dolphins quarterback looks set to step up as Miami’s quarterback
More than a month after entering concussion protocol, Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa cleared him after a season in which he missed a lot of time with head injuries.
Tagovailoa was diagnosed with concussions in Week 4 and Week 16, with the first coming just four days after he appeared extremely disoriented following a hit against the Bills.
Between those two (diagnosed) head injuries, Tagovailoa missed most of six games, including the team’s wild-card matchup against Buffalo in the playoffs.
NFL Network first reported the news that he complied with concussion protocol.
The 24-year-old entered the protocol for the second time this season on Dec. 26 after suffering a concussion during the Dolphins’ loss to the Packers on Christmas Day.
Tua Tagovailoa has been removed from the concussion protocol after his latest concussion
The team purposely extended her time in the protocol to allow her to meet with various physicians and specialists, according to ESPN .
Tagovailoa was named the first alternate for next week’s Pro Bowl, but will sit out despite clarifying protocols in time.
The NFL and NFLPA conducted two joint reviews of how the quarterback’s head injuries were handled, and an unaffiliated neurological consultant (who cleared him to play in Week 3) was fired as a result of the first investigation.
In December, Tagovailoa’s head smashed into the turf at Hard Rock Stadium in the second quarter of the Week 16 game, but he was not examined or removed from the game, prompting an investigation into the situation.
The NFL and players union have cleared the team of any wrongdoing over Tagovailoa’s latest concussion diagnosis.
Medical experts are said to be confident that the quarterback can resume his NFL career next season and he is expected to return as the starting quarterback for the Miami Dolphins in the 2023 season, despite his concussion issues. cerebral.
“Tua Tagovailoa is our starting quarterback,” general manager Chris Grier said. “Talking to the doctors, we expect him to come back to 100 percent next year.”
His parents also insisted that the starting quarterback return for the upcoming season.
Tagovailoa’s first concussion scare came in the second quarter against the Bills in September.
He suffered a concussion against the Bengals after a tackle knocked him out in week 4.
Tagovailoa has been in concussion protocol for a month after a loss to the Packers