On Sunday, the Dolphins quarterback smashed his head against the ground after Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano pushed him while attempting a sack. Tagovailoa got up immediately but struggled to stay on his feet and required medical assistance.
He was taken out of the game but returned to finish the game and help the Dolphins beat the Bills and improve to 3-0.
But Tagovailoa wasn’t as fortunate on Thursday against the Bengals. He couldn’t straighten his fingers after getting sacked by Tupou and was stretchered off the field. He was taken to a local hospital in Cincinnati for further evaluation.
The Dolphins posted an update that the quarterback had movement in his extremities, which was a huge relief.
However, the decision to play Tua Tagovailoa tonight after his injury on Sunday drew criticism on social media. Former WWE star-turned-neuroscientist Chris Nowinski slammed the Dolphins for fielding the quarterback against the Bengals. He tweeted:
Nowinski, the co-founder and CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, tweeted before kickoff that Tua Tagovailoa should not be allowed to play after his injury on Sunday, as another blow to the head could prove to be serious, even fatal. His fears came true, and replying to his tweet from before the game, he wrote:
Nowinski also threatened legal action against the Dolphins:
Dolphins claims Tua Tagovailoa suffered back injury vs. Bills
After Milano’s hit, Tua Tagovailoa was taken to the locker room for a concussion check and was cleared to play in the second half. The medical team ruled that the quarterback had suffered a back injury and could continue playing.
The NFLPA announced they would investigate the matter to determine whether the team followed concussion protocols. More to follow.
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