The Miami Dolphins have positioned quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on harm reserve after his week 2 concussion, with the 26-year-old anticipated to overlook at the least 4 video games.
Miami Place Tua Tagovailoa On IR
A lot of the speak surrounding week 2 within the NFL has been about Tua Tagovailoa and his harm, after the Miami quarterback picked up a regarding wanting concussion in opposition to the Payments.
The previous Alabama star took a daring choice to run for the yardage on third down in opposition to the Payments and as he slid, his head made violent contact with Damar Hamlin’s shoulder leaving Tagovailoa in a worrying state.
Breaking: The Dolphins are putting QB Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve, sources inform @AdamSchefter.
He might be out a minimal of 4 video games. pic.twitter.com/lOdIB0GneI
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Tagovailoa is not any stranger to getting a knock on the top and his harm in opposition to Buffalo was in truth his third concussion since becoming a member of the league in 2020.
There was plenty of issues concerning the Miami quarterback within the rapid aftermath of the match, with followers suggesting that Tua ought to retire along with his personal wellbeing in thoughts.
As week 3 approaches, the Dolphins have positioned Tagovailoa on harm reserve, with their star participant anticipated to overlook at the least 4 video games for his personal safety.
Tagovailoa has been in discussions with neurologists this week about his well being and whether or not or not it’s protected for him to maintain taking part in soccer on the highest stage.
Tua was recognized with one concussion in school whereas with Alabama, two in 2022, one in 2023 and now one in 2024 which makes for a bleak harm report.
The Dolphins will begin backup quarterback Skylar Thompson in week 3 in opposition to the Seahawks and for the foreseeable – at the least the following 4 video games, he’ll take cost.
Thompson got here on in opposition to the Payments final weekend, making eight completions for 80 yards in his first league look since 2022. In 2022, Thompson threw only one landing in seven appearances, racking up 534 passing yards in a strong sufficient marketing campaign.
