Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa takes part in Thursday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals problem playing Back and ankle injuries, but he did wear it. However, late in the second quarter, he was stretched off the court after a violent sack.
In the second and seventh, Tagovailoa was fired for 10 yards by Bengals defensive lineman Josh Tup. Tagovailoa fell on his already injured back and appeared to hit his head as well. It’s a horrific scene with Tagovailoa raising her hands in what Amazon Radio says is a neural response to head trauma. He stayed on the lawn for a few minutes before being carried off the field on a stretcher. Teddy Bridgewater replaced Tagovaloya at center.
The Dolphins were quick to rule out Tagovailoa, who they classified as a head and neck injury.team also said He was conscious and his limbs were moving. Tagovailoa was taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, according to the Amazon broadcast. NFL Media Tagovailoa was reportedly transported there by ambulance.
The Dolphins gave a very positive update to their quarterback after Miami’s 27-15 loss, saying Tagovailoa is expected to be discharged from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and will fly home with the team Thursday night.
Many hypothetical Tagovailoa suffered a concussion last week against the Buffalo Bills after a heavy penalty from linebacker Matt Milan. Miami’s QB stumbled on the court after being hit, leading many to believe he suffered a head injury. However, he withdrew and returned, winning 21-19. The NFLPA said afterwards that it would review whether the Dolphins followed concussion protocol, but the team insisted that was an outdated question.
NFLPA issued a statement after social media outcry following Tua’s recent injury via twitter:
“The health and safety of players is at the heart of the union’s mission. Our concern tonight is with Tua and we hope for a full and speedy recovery. We are investigating possible breaches of protocol.”
Tagovailoa completed 8 of 14 passes for 110 yards and an interception Thursday night before exiting the game. The third-year signalman from Alabama ranks second in the NFL in passing yards with 925 and is tied for third in passing touchdowns with eight.