Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is reportedly set to meet with neurologists next week to begin the decision-making process regarding his retirement from the NFL.
Tagovailoa suffered the third concussion of his career on Thursday night, and DailyMail.com reported Friday that the Dolphins are considering sitting him out for a year to give him time to make a proper decision about his future.
Now, ESPNAdam Schefter reports that Tagovailoa will meet with neurologists in the coming days to get their input.
It was reported that the QB “wants to understand the severity of his latest concussion and the cumulative effects of the concussions he has suffered in the past.”
Tagovailoa took a big hit from the Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin during Thursday’s Week 2 loss to the Dolphins and immediately went to work on the screen.
Tua Tagovailoa suffered a concussion on Thursday — the third of his NFL career
As the quarterback left the field, his coach Mike McDaniel gave him a kiss on the head
He left the field on his own initiative, but was told within six minutes of returning to the locker room that he had a concussion and is now expected to be out for a large portion of the game.
In the 2022 season, he suffered two more concussions and a third blow to the head, which ultimately led to a change in the NFL’s concussion protocol.
He also suffered a concussion in his senior year of college, prompting many leading experts to advise the quarterback to retire for the sake of his family and future health.
Tagovailoa has been urged to retire for his family. He is pictured with his wife Annah
Tagovailoa led a tackle with Damar Hamlin on Thursday Night Football
On Friday morning, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel sought to quash any rumors about Tagovailoa’s future as quickly as possible after the incident.
“You’re talking about his career — his career is his,” he said. “I just wish people would listen to what I’m saying for a second, that bringing up his future is not in his best interest.
“I would urge anyone who really cares to make this the last thing on their minds.”