Tua Tagovailoa Injury: Dolphins QB Enters Concussion Protocol After Hard Hit
Tagovailoa Now in Concussion Protocol
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is now in the concussion protocol after suffering a head injury in Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers. The Dolphins announced the news Monday morning.
Tagovailoa was injured late in the second quarter when he was sacked by Packers linebacker Preston Smith. The quarterback was hit in the head and neck area and immediately went to the ground. He was helped off the field by trainers and did not return to the game.
Tagovailoa's injury is a major blow to the Dolphins, who are now 3-1 on the season. The quarterback has been a key part of Miami's success this year, throwing for 1,035 yards and eight touchdowns with just two interceptions.
Teddy Bridgewater to Start in Tua's Absence
With Tagovailoa in the concussion protocol, Teddy Bridgewater will start at quarterback for the Dolphins in their next game against the New York Jets. Bridgewater has started 51 games in his NFL career and has a 34-17 record as a starter.
The Dolphins are hoping that Tagovailoa will be able to return to action soon, but they are not sure how long he will be out. The quarterback will need to pass a series of tests before he is cleared to play again.
Concussion Concerns
Tagovailoa's injury has raised concerns about the NFL's concussion protocol. The quarterback was cleared to play in the Dolphins' Week 3 game against the Buffalo Bills despite showing signs of a concussion in the team's Week 2 game against the Baltimore Ravens.
The NFL has since revised its concussion protocol, but some experts believe that the league needs to do more to protect players from head injuries.
