Tua Tagovailoa

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa exited Miami's Thursday Night Football game versus the Cincinnati Bengals in the second quarter after he was slung to ...

The NFL on Wednesday confirmed a review was ongoing, but every indication was that proper protocol [had been followed](https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-says-every-indication-is-concussion-protocol-was-followed-with-tua-tagovailo). Tagovailoa left Sunday's game with what was initially announced by the team as a head injury. [to investigate](https://www.nfl.com/news/nflpa-to-investigate-handling-of-dolphins-qb-tua-tagovailoa-concussion-evaluatio) if proper concussion protocol was followed. He was then taken by ambulance to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. In a frightening sight, Tagovailoa was on the ground with his arms outstretched, contorting his fingers, somewhat like a boxer or fighter after a knockout in what is referred to as a fencing response. Tagovailoa, who was ruled out of the game, was conscious throughout and had full movement in his extremities.

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was conscious and had movement in all his extremities at the hospital after being hurt in Thursday night's game in ...

"Player health and safety is at the core of the union's mission. Tagovailoa said later in the week that he passed every evaluation he took before ultimately returning to the game. The Dolphins said shortly before halftime that he was conscious and had movement in all his extremities at the hospital, the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. "The one thing I think our players know more than anybody, there's certain things that I'm very sensitive to. The team initially listed him as questionable to return with a head injury but later said it was a back injury that caused him to stumble. He remained on the field for roughly 10 minutes before he was loaded onto a stretcher and taken away.

The N.F.L. quarterback left Thursday's game on a stretcher after his head was slammed to the turf. The players' union had previously asked for an ...

In the second quarter of that game in Miami Gardens, Fla., Tagovailoa was pushed to the ground, hit his head, grabbed the sides of his helmet, staggered to his feet and, after taking a few steps, fell to his knees. “It brings us back to the reality of the violence of the game, and I hope it gives people perspective,” said the veteran cornerback Richard Sherman, a commentator for Amazon, which broadcast Thursday’s game. game followed that of Bills cornerback Dane Jackson, who was also carted off the field during a Monday night game on Sept. On a conference call with reporters, Jeff Miller, the league’s executive vice president of communications, public affairs and policy, said that “every indication” was that the league protocols were followed. On Wednesday, the N.F.L. Dolphins trainers ran onto the field and, after several minutes, put Tagovailoa on a stretcher and wheeled him off the field. Dolphins Coach Mike McDaniel told a sideline reporter that the injury was a “scary moment.” The process includes reviewing video and interviewing team and league doctors who diagnosed Tagovailoa. Tagovailoa’s elbow hit the ground first, and then the back of his helmet. Fire the medical staffs and coaches. I predicted this and I hate that I am right.” The N.F.L.

Tagovailoa was injured during Thursday night's game in Cincinnati, four days after being cleared to return to a game in which he was evaluated for a ...

Jeff Miller, the NFL’s executive vice president of communications, public affairs and policy, said in a conference call with reporters then that the league welcomed the review. So we'll come back with a formal answer to that question, something that we want to engage in and make sure all that needs to be done for player protection is done.” A player can return to a game if cleared by the team physician and an unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant following several tests. He was placed on a stretcher and left the stadium in an ambulance. Tagovailoa left Sunday’s game against the Bills in the first half after being shoved to the ground during a play by Buffalo linebacker Matt Milano. I predicted this and I hate that I am right. I predicted this and I hate that I am right.” Tagovailoa started the game Thursday night and played most of the first half. His injury came four days after he was cleared to return to a game against the Buffalo Bills in Miami Gardens, Fla., after being examined for a possible head injury. “I think that’s one of the toughest scenes I’ve ever seen. So the best news that we could get is that everything is checked out, that he didn’t have anything more serious than a concussion.” “That was an emotional moment that is not part of the deal that anyone signs up for, even though you know it’s a possibility in football [to] have something that you have to get taken off on a stretcher," McDaniel said.

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sustained neck and head injuries after being slammed to the ground in Thursday's game against the Bengals.

Bridgewater finished 14 for 23 for 193 yards, a touchdown and an interception in relief. Some criticized the decision to play Tagovailoa so soon after his injuries in Sunday’s game. The team said on Monday that Tagovailoa was not in concussion protocol. He missed just three snaps and returned after halftime, a decision that prompted a joint review by the Tagovailoa was 8 for 14 for 110 yards and an interception before his injury. The Dolphins later said they expected him to be discharged and fly home with his team.

The same player left the field four days earlier with concussion symptoms.

if he had a head issue, he wouldn't have been back out there." Only four days earlier, Tagovailoa was evaluated for a concussion during the Dolphins win over Buffalo. "Our concern tonight is for Tua, and we hope for a full and speedy recovery.

There have been angry calls for investigations in the NFL after a scary sight in today's game between the Miami Dolphins and Cincinnati Bengals.

The team said Tuesday that Tagovailoa was not in concussion protocol. Tagovailoa briefly left the 21-19 victory over the Bills after appearing to be disoriented by what the team originally said was a head injury after taking a hard hit from Bills linebacker Matt Milano late in the first half. After Tagovailoa's injury, the NFLPA tweeted: "Player health and safety is at the core of the union's mission. The Dolphins said Tagovailoa was conscious, had movement in all his extremities and was taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center for further evaluation. He was spun around and thrown to the turf. He remained down for more than seven minutes before being loaded on a backboard, stabilised and strapped to a stretcher after his facemask was removed.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was carried out on a stretcher Thursday night in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals, and there is suspicion he ...

"That's a serious injury," he said in another. The bottom line regarding Tua is LIFE is bigger than football. It's a quality of life issue." If the UNCs or athletic trainers, also called booth spotters, see any sign of a concussion, they must contact the team physician to recommend a sideline examination. "The bottom line regarding Tua is LIFE is bigger than football," former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III said. More tests may be administered if a player may have sustained a concussion.

Teammates gather around Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati ...

"That's a serious injury," he said in another. The bottom line regarding Tua is LIFE is bigger than football. It's a quality of life issue." If the UNCs or athletic trainers, also called booth spotters, see any sign of a concussion, they must contact the team physician to recommend a sideline examination. "The bottom line regarding Tua is LIFE is bigger than football," former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III said. More tests may be administered if a player may have sustained a concussion.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sustained neck and head injuries after being slammed to the ground Thursday night and was stretchered from the ...

The team said Monday that Tagovailoa was not in concussion protocol. Tagovailoa briefly left Sunday's 21-19 victory over the Buffalo Bills after appearing to be disoriented by what the team originally said was a head injury after taking a hard hit from Bills linebacker Matt Milano late in the first half. The Dolphins said Tagovailoa was conscious, had movement in all his extremities and was taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center for further evaluation. The play of Tagovailoa, who won a national championship at Alabama, has been key for the 3-0 Dolphins. After Tagovailoa's injury Thursday, the NFLPA tweeted: "Player health and safety is at the core of the union's mission. Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe tweeted: "That's a serious injury. He was spun around and thrown to the turf. It's a tough moment for everybody." "It was a scary moment. He was evaluated for a concussion. He remained down for more than seven minutes before being loaded on a backboard, stabilized and strapped to a stretcher after his facemask was removed. "It's an emotional moment.

Current and former NFL players are blasting the Miami Dolphins for allowing the quarterback to play four days after suffering another harrowing injury.

The NFL and the NFL Players Association are [conducting a joint review](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/09/25/nfl-review-if-concussion-protocols-were-followed-with-tua-tagovailoa/?itid=lk_inline_manual_8&itid=lk_inline_manual_3) to determine whether the league’s concussion protocols were followed properly in that case. [Tagovailoa appeared to have suffered a head injury](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/09/29/tua-tagovailoa-dolphins-bengals/?itid=lk_inline_manual_3) after taking a big hit against the Buffalo Bills, but he returned to that game a few series later. The NFL community was quick to question the Miami Dolphins for letting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa take the field for Thursday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Tua Tagovailoa endured a scary moment Thursday night when the Dolphins' quarterback was carted off the field after suffering head and neck injuries.

[said Bridgewater](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/tua-tagovailoa-injury-teddy-bridgewater-opens-up-on-very-scary-situation-after-having-concussion-last-year/), who threw for 193 yards with a touchdown and an interception. [Tua Tagovailoa](/nfl/players/2741209/tua-tagovailoa/) endured a scary moment Thursday night when the Dolphins' quarterback was carted off the field after suffering head and neck injuries. Bridgewater admitted that it was initially hard to focus on his job after watching his teammate endure such a scary moment. After the game, the Dolphins said that Tagovailoa had instead sustained injuries to his back and ankle. Tagovailoa, who is slated to undergo an MRI, was in "good spirits" while being comforted by having family at the hospital, on the flight and when he returned home, [per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler](https://twitter.com/JFowlerESPN/status/1575848356257357824?s=20&t=8ZyKkwpa1GzHNJaqaIZQaQ). He returned to the game shortly thereafter after the Dolphins announced that he had suffered a head injury.

Not all teams are as seemingly negligent as the Dolphins in the case of Tagovailoa, but that doesn't change the league's bottom line of its players only ...

It’s a struggle to process how we can enjoy this sport without guilt, how a medical staff allowed this young man to take the field, how the league provides such little transparency on brain trauma to its players and fans. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel addressed the media following Miami’s loss to the Bengals and in one line demonstrated all the league’s ills when it comes to brain trauma messaging. That’s up to the players to take that risk. For example, they might get rid of the caveat that instability is a “no-go” symptom, meaning the player cannot play, unless the instability can be pegged to an orthopedic cause. Yes, they signed up to play football weighing the injuries risks against the benefits. The NFL, on the other hand, decided to add a 17th game because apparently the league needs more It’s also of the most telling signs of a concussion. The Dolphins called this a reaggravated back injury even though Tagovailoa never reached for his back. It’s possible that there will be changes to the NFL’s concussion protocol. The emotions and anger stemming from Thursday night’s concussion are compounded by the fact that Tagovailoa should not have even been on the active roster. All the play calling and blocking and stats pale in comparison to the night’s main storyline. The fingers contorted.

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel told reporters that Tua Tagovailoa was in the process of wrapping up an MRI, which he described as an extra precaution, ...

"It will never feel normal for me personally and the type of person I am -- I know you guys are just starting to learn -- is that I will never be comfortable with player getting carted off the field. I know that he was checked after [Sunday's] game, I know that he was checked the following day. "What I was kind of referring to in terms of not changing anything I do is because the whole process for what happened in the Bills game was he was evaluated for a head injury immediately. "If there would've been anything lingering with his head, I wouldn't have been able to live with myself if I prematurely put someone out there and put them in harm's way. "I appreciate all the concern really because I care about the guy and I appreciate all the concern for the individual," McDaniel said. He was evaluated and then cleared by several layers of medical professionals -- I don't pretend to be one -- but those people, the collection of them, cleared him of any head injury whatsoever and he had a back and ankle issue. So, in terms of deciding whether or not to play a guy on a Thursday night game, I'm concerned about his lower back and his ankle and putting him in harm's way. "It was difficult to not be able to finish the game and be there with my teammates, but I am grateful for the support and care I've received from the Dolphins, my friends and family, and all the people who have reached out. "I want to thank everyone for all of their prayers and support since the game last night," he said. Just worried about him getting healthy, getting all the testing done that he needs to get done and us working with him so that we can feel good about where that injury is at, and then we will cross the bridge in terms of timetables of however long. The NFL on Wednesday confirmed a review was ongoing, but every indication was that proper protocol Tagovailoa was discharged Thursday night in time to meet his team at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati wearing a neck brace and travel back to Miami after the Fins' 27-15 loss to the Bengals.

The joint concussion protocol of the NFL and NFL Players Association is facing serious questions Friday, one day after Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua ...

His highlights on Thursday night were a 7-yard touchdown pass to [Chase Edmonds](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3119195/chase-edmonds) and a 64-yard pass to [Tyreek Hill](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3116406/tyreek-hill) that put Miami deep in the red zone. A failure in medical judgment is a failure of the protocols when it comes to the wellbeing of our players." [Teddy Bridgewater](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16728/teddy-bridgewater), who has a 33-30 record in 63 starts for the [Minnesota Vikings](/nfl/team/_/name/min/minnesota-vikings), [New Orleans Saints](/nfl/team/_/name/no/new-orleans-saints), [Carolina Panthers](/nfl/team/_/name/car/carolina-panthers) and [Denver Broncos](/nfl/team/_/name/den/denver-broncos) over the past seven seasons. He was diagnosed later with a concussion and did not finish the game. Because it was not "neurologically caused," according to the determination of the team and unaffiliated doctors, he was permitted to play under the terms of the protocol. He added that the team and an unaffiliated neurological consultant went "above and beyond" to the point where Tagovailoa was "annoyed" at the amount of questions he was asked about a potential head injury. He accompanied the Dolphins on the team plane and was in good spirits upon arrival, wearing a neck brace as a precaution. In Tagovailoa's case, the gross motor instability was attributed to a back injury and not a concussion. Tagovailoa was treated at University of Cincinnati Hospital and was discharged before the Dolphins left the Cincinnati area for South Florida. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Tagovailoa insisted that a back injury he suffered earlier in the game was to blame for the stumble. "We'll review all of the video, we'll review all of the data. The Dolphins originally labeled it a head injury but then later attributed the stumble to ankle and back injuries and allowed him to finish the game after he cleared an evaluation at halftime.

The N.F.L. said its concussion protocols were followed when Tua Tagovailoa hit his head on Sunday. On Thursday, the quarterback left the field on a ...

Tretter, the president of the N.F.L. Fearing a shrinking pipeline of new players and fans, the N.F.L. “We have come a long way in the past 15 years but the last week proves how far we have left to go.” “These measures are no different than when Big Tobacco was telling people for years that they put filters on cigarettes and made them safer,” said Brad Sohn, a lawyer who has represented numerous current and former players who have sued the N.F.L. The N.F.L. The league and its broadcast partners celebrate hard tackles during games and in endless highlight reels. Together, they determine whether a player can return, with the team doctor having the ultimate say. For those who have pushed the N.F.L. “It’s pretty high on the list of serious medical consequences of football.” The process can take weeks. Now, the whole world watch as he lay on the field helpless. Already, Tagovailoa’s health was drawing renewed scrutiny of the N.F.L.’s problem with head hits and concussions.

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is in the concussion protocol after being stretchered off the field Thursday night and traveling with the Dolphins back to Miami.

No has to be the answer.'" "Our job as the NFLPA is to take every possible measure to get the facts and hold those responsible accountable. He added: "There was no medical indication from all resources that there was anything regarding the head. He stumbled when he got up and was immediately taken to the locker room, where he was evaluated for a concussion. "And no one else in the building strays from that." He returned to the game at the start of the third quarter and was not in the concussion protocol the following week, despite questions about why he was allowed to return to the game at all. "Obviously, I am upset and concerned just like any fan and just like any physician is any time one of our players suffers any type of injury," Sills said Friday. On the play, he spun awkwardly and was thrown to the turf. "My job as a coach is here for the players. McDaniel said Tagovailoa was interacting with teammates on the flight home. The Dolphins, amid a rebuild in 2020, drafted Tagovailoa No. Tagovailoa was sacked by Bengals defensive tackle Josh Topou late in the first half Thursday.

Four days after being allowed to play through concussion symptoms, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa lay motionless and concussed at Paycor Stadium. The ...

That is not what I’m about at all, and no outcome of a game will ever influence me being irresponsible as the head coach of the football team.” And how could McDaniel — who surely re-watched every second of the Buffalo game, including Tua’s stumble — not have questioned whether it was prudent for Tagovailoa to be cleared to play? [trading for the speedy Tyreek Hill](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/03/23/tyreek-hill-trade-dolphins/?itid=lk_inline_manual_24) and making him a $30 million-a-year receiver. He didn’t intend to dismiss the seriousness of a concussion, but that’s what he did. He needs to take as much time as he needs to recover, and more importantly, the Dolphins need to force him to do so. Every player on the 53-man roster deserves diligent medical care, but the quarterback is the most essential component of the team. It all added up to a complete institutional failure, for the Dolphins and the entire league. Tagovailoa is fortunate to be responding fairly well after the vicious incident. While it’s easy to lump this incident into all of Miami’s recent dysfunction, the truth is that any of the 32 teams could have messed up similarly. He left the game to be evaluated because he exhibited what is listed as “gross motor instability” in the current NFL concussion safety playbook. The Dolphins won, 21-19, over a Buffalo squad that might be the league’s most dominant team. On Sunday against the Buffalo Bills, Tagovailoa was slammed to the turf in the second quarter.

What happened in the days between Tagovailoa's injury vs. Buffalo and Thursday's incident? Why was he allowed to play? Here's a look at the biggest ...

His highlights on Thursday night were a 7-yard touchdown pass to [Chase Edmonds](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3119195/chase-edmonds) and a 64-yard pass to [Tyreek Hill](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3116406/tyreek-hill) that put Miami deep in the red zone. A failure in medical judgment is a failure of the protocols when it comes to the wellbeing of our players." [Teddy Bridgewater](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16728/teddy-bridgewater), who has a 33-30 record in 63 starts for the [Minnesota Vikings](/nfl/team/_/name/min/minnesota-vikings), [New Orleans Saints](/nfl/team/_/name/no/new-orleans-saints), [Carolina Panthers](/nfl/team/_/name/car/carolina-panthers) and [Denver Broncos](/nfl/team/_/name/den/denver-broncos) over the past seven seasons. He was diagnosed later with a concussion and did not finish the game. Because it was not "neurologically caused," according to the determination of the team and unaffiliated doctors, he was permitted to play under the terms of the protocol. He added that the team and an unaffiliated neurological consultant went "above and beyond" to the point where Tagovailoa was "annoyed" at the amount of questions he was asked about a potential head injury. He accompanied the Dolphins on the team plane and was in good spirits upon arrival, wearing a neck brace as a precaution. In Tagovailoa's case, the gross motor instability was attributed to a back injury and not a concussion. Tagovailoa was treated at University of Cincinnati Hospital and was discharged before the Dolphins left the Cincinnati area for South Florida. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Tagovailoa insisted that a back injury he suffered earlier in the game was to blame for the stumble. "We'll review all of the video, we'll review all of the data. The Dolphins originally labeled it a head injury but then later attributed the stumble to ankle and back injuries and allowed him to finish the game after he cleared an evaluation at halftime.

The joint concussion protocol of the NFL and NFL Players Association is facing serious questions Friday, one day after Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua ...

His highlights on Thursday night were a 7-yard touchdown pass to [Chase Edmonds](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3119195/chase-edmonds) and a 64-yard pass to [Tyreek Hill](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3116406/tyreek-hill) that put Miami deep in the red zone. A failure in medical judgment is a failure of the protocols when it comes to the wellbeing of our players." [Teddy Bridgewater](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16728/teddy-bridgewater), who has a 33-30 record in 63 starts for the [Minnesota Vikings](/nfl/team/_/name/min/minnesota-vikings), [New Orleans Saints](/nfl/team/_/name/no/new-orleans-saints), [Carolina Panthers](/nfl/team/_/name/car/carolina-panthers) and [Denver Broncos](/nfl/team/_/name/den/denver-broncos) over the past seven seasons. He was diagnosed later with a concussion and did not finish the game. Because it was not "neurologically caused," according to the determination of the team and unaffiliated doctors, he was permitted to play under the terms of the protocol. He added that the team and an unaffiliated neurological consultant went "above and beyond" to the point where Tagovailoa was "annoyed" at the amount of questions he was asked about a potential head injury. He accompanied the Dolphins on the team plane and was in good spirits upon arrival, wearing a neck brace as a precaution. In Tagovailoa's case, the gross motor instability was attributed to a back injury and not a concussion. Tagovailoa was treated at University of Cincinnati Hospital and was discharged before the Dolphins left the Cincinnati area for South Florida. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Tagovailoa insisted that a back injury he suffered earlier in the game was to blame for the stumble. "We'll review all of the video, we'll review all of the data. The Dolphins originally labeled it a head injury but then later attributed the stumble to ankle and back injuries and allowed him to finish the game after he cleared an evaluation at halftime.

The NFL Players Association says it is focused on the medical judgments within the concussion protocols that allowed the quarterback to play Thursday.

[in a statement](https://twitter.com/GeorgeAtallah/status/1575854451117944833) Friday, “is to shift the culture of our game from one that was previously focused on the fastest path back to the field, to one that emphasized player care above all. It’s a failure of the ownership. “All of his teammates were absolutely elated to see him on the plane,” McDaniel said. It’s a failure of the leadership. It’s a failure of the culture. It’s a failure of the coaching staff. “A failure in medical judgement is a failure of the protocols when it comes to the well being of our players.” “I know that he was checked after the game,” Sills said. “I know that he was checked the following day. And now I realize I’ve got to laser back on the NFL.” “If there would have been anything lingering with his head, I wouldn’t have been able to live with myself if I had prematurely put someone out there and put them in harm’s way,” McDaniel said Friday. McDaniel said he would not have allowed Tagovailoa to play Thursday if he had been given any “medical indication” the quarterback suffered a head injury during Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa underwent additional testing Friday and remained in the concussion protocol a day after hitting his head against ...

Last Sunday against Buffalo, Tagovailoa took a hit from Bills linebacker Matt Milano late in the first half and appeared to hit his head on the turf. He added: “There was no medical indication from all resources that there was anything regarding the head. On the play, he spun awkwardly and was thrown to the turf. McDaniel said Tagovailoa was interacting with teammates on the flight home. The Dolphins, amid a rebuild in 2020, drafted Tagovailoa No. Tagovailoa was sacked by Bengals defensive tackle Josh Topou late in the first half Thursday.

Miami Dolphins star Tua Tagovailoa has taken to social media to thank his fans for their messages of support following his horror head knock which led to a ...

He was taken off the field but returned in the second half after passing the concussion protocol. Tagovailoa posted a statement on Twitter saying: "I want to thank everyone for all of their prayers and support." Miami Dolphins star Tua Tagovailoa has taken to social media to thank his fans for their messages of support following his horror head knock which led to a concussion against the Cincinnati Bengals yesterday.

The quarterback was carted from the field for the second time in a week with a reported head issue.

"Those people - the collection of them - cleared him of any head injury whatsoever and he had a back and ankle issue," he said. "There are very serious consequences if the protocol is determined not to have been followed." "Player health and safety is at the core of the union's mission. He was determined not to have suffered a head injury. He was expected to undergo an MRI on Saturday "It was difficult to not be able to finish the game and be there with my teammates, but I am grateful for the support and care I’ve received from the Dolphins, my friends and family, and all the people who have reached out," he said on Instagram.