Tua Tagovailoa is currently trending due to a significant event during the Miami Dolphins’ recent game against the Buffalo Bills on September 12, 2024. Unfortunately, Tua sustained another concussion during the game, marking his third documented concussion in the NFL. The incident happened in the third quarter when he took a hard hit while scrambling for a first down, colliding with Bills safety Damar Hamlin. Tagovailoa’s head hit the turf, causing a serious injury that had both his teammates and opponents signaling for medical attention immediately.
This concussion adds to concerns about his long-term health, especially since he experienced similar head injuries in the 2022 season. Despite a healthier 2023, when he played all 17 games, the recurrence of these injuries is alarming for both the Dolphins organization and fans. Tagovailoa had signed a significant contract extension earlier this year, further raising questions about his future as Miami’s starting quarterback. As of now, his status for upcoming games remains uncertain, and the Dolphins are closely monitoring his condition before making further decisions
Additionally, Tagovailoa’s performance in the game was marked by three interceptions, which contributed to the Dolphins’ 31-10 loss to the Bills. His health will be a key factor as the Dolphins prepare for their next match against the Seattle Seahawks.
Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa exits loss to Bills with concussion
MIAMI — Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa left Thursday night’s 31-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills after sustaining a concussion in the third quarter, the third diagnosed concussion of his NFL career.
There was no immediate timeline for his return
The injury occurred when Tagovailoa scrambled up the middle for a first down and made forcible contact with his helmet to the forearm of Bills safety Damar Hamlin. Tagovailoa immediately went into a fencing response with his arms in an unnatural position.
Medical trainers attended to Tagovailoa for several minutes as players kneeled around him. He was ultimately able to walk off the field and into the locker room under his own power but was quickly ruled out for the rest of the game.
Third-year quarterback Skylar Thompson finished the game in place of Tagovailoa and would presumably start if Tagovailoa can’t play against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 3.
Thompson started three games as a rookie in 2022, including a playoff loss on the road in Buffalo. McDaniel said he and the Dolphins have the “utmost confidence” in Thompson but didn’t commit to him playing against the Seahawks.
“I don’t know what our timeline is. I’m not concerned with that,” McDaniel said. “We played Skylar as a rookie and with the season on the line, and found a way to win an elimination game and go toe-to-toe with this very same organization in a playoff game. I think that he’s a much better player than he was then. Those are things that the team feels — I think guys really believe in Skylar, so I have the utmost confidence in him.”