The NFL and NFLPA concluded its second concussion investigation involving Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and determined protocols were not violated after Tagovailoa was injured against the Green Bay Packers in Week 16.
to the Packers. The Dolphins led the game 20-13 at halftime, but Tagovailoa threw interceptions on three-straight drives in the second half, leading to the loss.
The following day, Tagovailoa was placed in concussion protocol after head coach Mike McDaniel reviewed film Monday. McDaniel said he noticed some oddities on tape, which prompted the team to question Tagovailoa about the game. The team felt Tagovailoa should speak with medical professionals following those questions. That led to Tagovailoa beingIt marked the second time this season Tagovailoa was placed in concussion protocol.
The Dolphins initially said Tagovailoa was out with a head injury. Later, the team claimed Tagovailoa was dealing with a back injury, and not a head injury. He was cleared to return by both the Dolphins and an independent neurologist. TheFollowing Tagovailoa's Week 4 injury, the league and NFLPA attempted to crack down on concussion protocol and reporting.
Tagovailoa did take some hard hits against the Packers, but nothing that caused spotters to take action. NFL chief medical officer Dr. Allen Sills stood by that decision, saying Tuesday that Tagovailoa did not show anyagainst the Packers. The NFL and NFLPA ultimately agreed with that assessment following the most recent investigation.
Given the public nature of Tagovailoa's Week 4 injury, there are varying opinions on how the Dolphins and Tagovailoa should handle the rest of the season now that he's dealing with yet another concussion. A few former NFL players urged Tagovailoa to