1 year, 11 months ago

Tua Tagovailoa admits he nearly RETIRED from NFL after THREE concussion scares last season

Tua Tagovailoa admitted he considered retiring from the NFL after three concussion scares last season playing for Miami Dolphins. Tagovailoa was officially diagnosed with concussion twice last season but before those two incidents, there was a moment in a game against the Buffalo Bills where he appeared unsteady on his feet after a heavy tackle. pic.twitter.com/g01FmEkY9C — Adam Beasley April 19, 2023 Tua Tagovailoa of Miami Dolphins had three concussion scares last season - including a scary incident against the Cincinnati Bengals in late September His arms went into the Fencing position after hitting the ground off a heavy tackle He was assessed at the time and cleared to play. He was concussed again on Christmas Day against the Green Bay Packers - he was intercepted three times in that game but didn't display symptoms until the next day when he was watching videos back.

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa limited in Wednesday’s practice with hip injury

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa was limited in Wednesday’s practice as the Miami Dolphins quarterback deals with a right hip injury that sidelined him in Week 17. Coach Mike McDaniel said Huntley will get more practice reps this week than Tagovailoa with a game at the New York Jets coming up that the Dolphins need to win to have …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Tua Tagovailoa’s strong play has helped keep the Dolphins’ playoff hopes alive

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa’s teammates have used words like “commanding” and “lights out” to describe the way he has played recently. “I don’t think two years ago this game occurs,” coach Mike McDaniel said Sunday of Tagovailoa. That’s an incredibly important part of that position.” After an up-close look at the way Tagovailoa operates Miami’s offense by throwing …

4 months ago

Dolphins look like completely different teams with and without Tua Tagovailoa this season

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — During quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s four-game absence, the Miami Dolphins looked like one of the worst teams in the NFL. “Tua has been playing great ball,” said receiver Jaylen Waddle, who had a season-high 144 yards and a touchdown on Sunday after averaging just 29.8 yards per game without Tagovailoa. “He comes to work every day, and …

4 months, 1 week ago

Tua Tagovailoa says he has no regrets about his tackle attempt after throwing an interception against LA Rams

CNN

CNN — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said that he does not regret his tackle attempt in his team’s 23-15 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, despite his history of head injuries. During the second quarter of the Monday Night Football matchup, Tagovailoa threw a pass intended for wide receiver Jaylen Waddle that was intercepted by Rams linebacker …

4 months, 1 week ago

Tua Tagovailoa says he wouldn’t do anything differently on tackle attempt vs. Rams

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa dropped back to pass Monday and threw the ball toward Jaylen Waddle. You’ve got to make decisions, and I should have never threw the pick in the first place.” He also said he wouldn’t do anything differently after watching the play, though coach Mike McDaniel noted earlier in the day that the …

Miami Dolphins Offense Looks Familiar as Tua Tagovailoa Returns

Associated Press

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa returned to action on Sunday but his team suffered a 27-28 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Tagovailoa completed 28 of 38 passes for 227 yards and a touchdown, but the Dolphins failed to score 20 points in the game. Despite the loss, Tagovailoa showed signs of his presence with a 12-yard touchdown pass to De'Von …

5 months ago

How Tua Tagovailoa cleared the NFL concussion protocol to return to the Dolphins

New York Times

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is expected to make his return to action Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals after missing four games due to a concussion he suffered in Week 2. Although the NFL’s concussion protocol doesn’t change based on how many concussions a player has suffered, that independent expert takes the player’s complete medical history into account. “The tests …

5 months ago

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa: 'You don't need that one' as he prepares to return from another concussion

Associated Press

Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa will be encouraged to slide when he makes his expected return vs. Arizona Cardinals. The coach's message is much different from his previous comments, suggesting that Tagovailoa should be more cautious in protecting himself on the field. The Cardinals have a quarterback in Kyler Murray whose scrambling is a big part of his game, and they will …

5 months ago

Tua Tagovailoa practices for the first time since suffering a concussion in Week 2

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tua Tagovailoa practiced Wednesday for …

5 months ago

Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa Returns to Practice After Concussion Recovery

CNN

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa returned to practice for the first time since suffering another concussion in the game against the Buffalo Bills last month. He was all smiles during the practice session and was sharp at practice. However, he has yet to clear concussion protocol in order to play in Sunday's home game against the Arizona Cardinals at Hard …

5 months ago

The Scariest Thing About Tua Tagovailoa’s Press Conference

Slate

Tua Tagovailoa is back. The Dolphins’ doctors did not diagnose him with a concussion, and the team allowed Tagovailoa to finish that game, a decision that looked farcical and led to changes in NFL policy. Tagovailoa said Monday that the Dolphins “did what was best in terms of protecting myself from myself.” It was always a reasonable inference that Tagovailoa …

5 months ago

Tua Tagovailoa: I Love Football to the Death of Me, But I'm Back to Practice

CNN

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is set to return to practice on Wednesday after missing the last four games due to a second concussion. He will need to clear concussion protocol before playing in Sunday's home game against the Arizona Cardinals. Tagovailoa expressed his love for football and understands the risk involved in returning to play after multiple concussions. He …

5 months, 1 week ago

Tua Tagovailoa expected to practice Wednesday, targeting Week 8 return: Source

New York Times

Tua Tagovailoa may be back in action soon. Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel told the team the quarterback is expected to participate Wednesday when his practice window opens following a stint on injured reserve due to a concussion, according to a team source. Tagovailoa missed extensive time with head injuries in 2022 with two separate incidents sidelining him for four …

5 months, 1 week ago

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa expected to play again this season

The Independent

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5 months, 1 week ago

Tua Tagovailoa expected to play football again in 2024 after concussion, coach Mike McDaniel says

New York Times

Just over one month after Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered yet another concussion, coach Mike McDaniel said he expects to see Tagovailoa “playing football in 2024.” McDaniel told reporters Monday that Tagovailoa’s return won’t come in Week 7 against the Indianapolis Colts, but Tagovailoa’s progress has remained positive. “As far as timelines go, I know he’s not playing this …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

NFL reveals stance on Tua Tagovailoa with Dolphins QB set to return this season - despite facing calls to retire after concussion

Daily Mail

The NFL has confirmed it will not play any role in deciding when - or if - Tua Tagovailoa returns to the field following his latest concussion. The league's chief medical officer, Dr. Allen Sills, revealed on Friday that the quarterback is 'seeing top experts' during his recovery. Dolphins star Tua Tagovailoa recently suffered a concussion - the third known …

6 months ago

With another injured quarterback, the Dolphins’ early season woes continue to pile up

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins’ thoughts after a second straight blowout loss were a mix of accountability for their struggles and optimism that they can fix them as the season goes on. The Seattle Seahawks clobbered Miami’s offensive line and sacked Skylar Thompson five times in Sunday’s 24-3 loss. And it’s going to take a better effort by …

6 months, 1 week ago

Skylar Thompson is ready to lead the Miami Dolphins as Tua Tagovailoa recovers from a concussion

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Skylar Thompson understands the pressure that falls on him as the starting quarterback of the Miami Dolphins for the foreseeable future. “When tomorrow comes I’ll focus on tomorrow,” Thompson said Wednesday. That’s been my approach since I’ve gotten here, and that’s led me to success.” Thompson will likely be Miami’s starter until Tua Tagovailoa returns from …

6 months, 1 week ago

Tua Tagovailoa Learns His Status For The Season After Latest Concussion

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins placed Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve Tuesday after the quarterback was diagnosed with his third concussion in two years. Miami Herald via Getty Images Coach Mike McDaniel has since cautioned against speculation on the quarterback’s future, stressing that he’s more focused on Tagovailoa getting healthy than what this latest concussion …

6 months, 1 week ago

Dolphins are signing former Ravens QB Tyler Huntley as Tua Tagovailoa remains out with a concussion

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins are signing backup quarterback Tyler Huntley off the Ravens’ practice squad as Tua Tagovailoa remains out with the third diagnosed concussion of his pro career. “As far as Tua’s career is concerned, I think it’s an utmost priority of mine for Tua to speak on Tua’s career,” McDaniel said. I think that’s a …

6 months, 1 week ago

Tua Tagovailoa will see a neurologist this week after suffering another concussion, AP source says

Associated Press

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will see a neurologist this week after suffering his fourth diagnosed concussion in five years and his third while in the NFL, a person familiar with his plans told The Associated Press on Sunday. Tagovailoa is focused on getting better and gathering information and isn’t thinking about retiring, according to the person who spoke to …

6 months, 1 week ago

Reaction to Tua Tagovailoa’s latest concussion shows the NFL has come a long way: Analysis

Associated Press

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. The reaction to Tua Tagovailoa’s latest concussion shows how the league, its current and former players, fans and the media have evolved. “If I’m him, at this point, I’m seriously considering retiring from football,” Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez said on Amazon Prime Video’s broadcast …

6 months, 1 week ago

Former NFL QB predicts Tom Brady will come out of retirement to play for the Miami Dolphins after Tua Tagovailoa's concussion

Daily Mail

A former NFL quarterback has predicted the fates of both the concussed Tua Tagovailoa and retired football legend Tom Brady after the Miami Dolphins quarterback was injured on Thursday night. Tagovailoa suffered his third diagnosed concussion of his NFL career in a loss to the Bills, which was also his third concussion since the beginning of the 2022 season. Devlin …

6 months, 1 week ago

An emotional week for the Dolphins ends with Tua Tagovailoa concussed and his future unclear

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Earlier in this turbulent week for the Miami Dolphins, Mike McDaniel joked that enough people had seen him cry. Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel talks to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa as he leaves the game after suffering a concussion during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, …

6 months, 1 week ago

Opinions on what Tagovailoa should do next vary after his 3rd concussion since joining Dolphins

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Nick Saban has a message for Tua Tagovailoa: Listen to experts, then decide what happens next. “I think Tua and his family and everyone else should listen to all the medical evidence to make sure you’re not compromising your future health-wise by continuing to play football.” That process — gathering the medical facts — was getting …

6 months, 1 week ago

Dolphins must rely on ‘next man up’ with the future of concussed Tua Tagovailoa unknown

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Mike McDaniel admitted he found it hard to focus on football after watching his quarterback go down with his third concussion in three years. The Miami Dolphins head coach walked a wobbly Tua Tagovailoa to the sideline after the player took a hard hit on the field and appeared to bang his head against the ground …

6 months, 1 week ago

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel weighs in on Tua Tagovailoa's future after QB sparked fears with third concussion

Daily Mail

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has revealed his stance on calls for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to retire following Thursday night's game. Tagovailoa suffered the third known concussion of his NFL career when he slammed to the turf during the third quarter of the Miami Dolphins ' loss to the Buffalo Bills. Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has weighed …

6 months, 1 week ago

Dolphins will bring in another quarterback, while Tagovailoa deals with concussion

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins will bring in another quarterback while starter Tua Tagovailoa deals with his latest concussion, and coach Mike McDaniel insisted Friday that the only thing that should matter to him — or anyone — is Tagovailoa’s health. “All the science behind concussions tells you what we’ve learned is how delicate the time is right …

6 months, 1 week ago

Tua Tagovailoa is dealing with another concussion. What we know and what happens next

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa is now dealing with the third diagnosed concussion of his NFL career, all of them coming in the last 24 months. Former linebacker Manti Te’o, who has known Tagovailoa for years and calls him his “little brother,” said he hoped to see him leave the game after the concussion at Cincinnati in 2022. “After …

6 months, 1 week ago

Josh Allen sends heartfelt message to Tua Tagovailoa after Dolphins quarterback suffers concussion

The Independent

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6 months, 1 week ago

Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa sustains 3rd diagnosed concussion of his career after hitting head on turf

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was diagnosed with a concussion for the third time in his NFL career, leaving his team’s game Thursday night against Buffalo after running into defensive back Damar Hamlin and hitting the back of his head against the turf. “We’ll get more information tomorrow and take it day by day from here.” …

6 months, 1 week ago

Calls grow for Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa to retire as he sustains another concussion

NPR

Calls grow for Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa to retire as he sustains another concussion toggle caption Carmen Mandato/Getty Images It was a routine run for a first down, the kind that quarterbacks do every week in the National Football League. Sponsor Message Now, Tagovailoa's concussion has prompted a dramatic response by fans and former players alike who have urged him …

6 months, 1 week ago

Raiders coach Antonio Pierce on Tua Tagovailoa: ‘I would tell him to retire’

New York Times

HENDERSON, Nev. — Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce was watching Thursday’s game between the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills when quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered another concussion. When asked how he would handle Tagovailoa’s return if he coached the Dolphins, Pierce said he’d tell the quarterback to retire. It’s not worth it.” Tagovailoa suffered his third diagnosed concussion by leading …

6 months, 1 week ago

With Tua Tagovailoa’s future and health on the line, Dolphins must exercise ultimate caution

New York Times

It was the scene none of us wanted to see: Tua Tagovailoa incapacitated on the football field after another collision and blow to the head. Just before the quarterback reached the sideline, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel had a brief word with his player, “I told him he’s the starting quarterback of his family, and to ‘Go in the locker room, …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Tua Tagovailoa sustains third concussion of his NFL career in Dolphins’ loss

LA Times

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel talks to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa as he leaves the game after sustaining a concussion during the second half of a 31-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was diagnosed with a concussion for the third time in his NFL career Thursday, leaving during a 31-10 loss to …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa suffers concussion in collision with Bills’ Damar Hamlin

New York Times

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered a concussion in the third quarter of the team’s “Thursday Night Football” game against the Buffalo Bills. “This game of football that we play, it’s got its highs and it’s got its lows, and that was one of the lows.” Dolphins backup quarterback Skylar Thompson, who entered in Tagovailoa’s place, said the injury “sucks.” …

7 months ago

Dolphins’ Tagovailoa says McDaniel built him up after Flores tore him down as young NFL quarterback

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa left no doubt he likes playing for Mike McDaniel a lot more than he did Brian Flores. Fresh off signing a four-year contract extension last month, Tagovailoa said he appreciates McDaniel’s positive coaching style after dealing with Flores’ negativity during his first two seasons in the NFL. “To put it in simplest terms, if …

7 months, 1 week ago

Tua Tagovailoa recalls former head coach Brian Flores’ style, comments: ‘You shouldn’t be here’

New York Times

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa described a stark contrast between the styles of his current head coach Mike McDaniel and his former head coach, current Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, on the Dan Le Batard Show on Monday. You are this, you are that.’ Like how would it make you feel listening to one or the other?” GO DEEPER Lefty …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Tua Tagovailoa eager to help Dolphins end playoff drought after signing extension

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — His new contract signed, Tua Tagovailoa acknowledged the heightened expectations tied to its value. “There are just so many semantics and hoops that you have to go through to get something like that done, especially maneuvering other contracts around,” Tagovailoa said. It’s unbelievable.” Dolphins fans were allowed to attend workouts for the first time in the …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Dolphins agree with QB Tua Tagovailoa on a 4-year, $212M contract extension, AP source says

Associated Press

The Miami Dolphins have agreed with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on a four-year contract extension valued at a franchise-record $212.4 million, a person with knowledge of the deal said Friday. At an average of $53.1 million per year, Tagovailoa will rank third in the NFL in quarterback pay behind Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence and Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow. Tagovailoa, who sustained multiple concussions …

8 months ago

Tua Tagovailoa participates in Dolphins’ first day of workouts with contract unresolved

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa put his contract situation aside and participated in 7-on-7 drills Wednesday as Miami began training camp workouts. Our team is really excited about practicing against each other.” While Tagovailoa’s contract will remain a storyline until it’s resolved, the Dolphins began the third year of McDaniel’s tenure with anticipation of finally breaking a …

8 months ago

Tua Tagovailoa reports for first day of team meetings as contract extension talks continue

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa reported to training camp for team meetings Tuesday, a sign that good faith could continue in ongoing contract negotiations. Throughout negotiations, Tagovailoa participated in the team’s offseason workouts, which also included veteran receiver Odell Beckham Jr., signed by the Dolphins in the offseason. “He likes to be around the team and …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Mike McDaniel praises Tua Tagovailoa’s offseason work, expects another leap from the Dolphins QB

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Going into OTAs on Tuesday, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel praised quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s offseason work — which has included shedding some pounds and working with a new quarterbacks coach — and said he expects Tagovailoa to take another leap in Year 3 of this system. “It’s been very exciting because at this point, we’re like, ‘Alright, …

10 months ago

Tagovailoa misses Dolphins’ OTA day to attend Saban’s charity golf tournament

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa was not with the Miami Dolphins for Tuesday’s organized team activities, evidently for a very good reason. He was at a charity golf tournament in Alabama hosted by now-retired Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban, his college coach — an absence that the Dolphins were perfectly fine with. That said, Tagovailoa has also missed some …

1 year, 2 months ago

After another early playoff exit, Dolphins GM says he wants Tua Tagovailoa in Miami ‘long-term’

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Dolphins general manager Chris Grier has remained confident about Miami’s trajectory since a rebuild that started in 2019. After Saturday’s wild-card playoff loss to Kansas City — yet another early postseason exit for the Dolphins — Grier was hesitant to declare his efforts a success. “The goal is to have him here long-term playing at a …

1 year, 2 months ago

Plenty rests on the shoulders of Tua Tagovailoa as Dolphins go for first playoff win since 2000

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — It has been more than 23 years since the Miami Dolphins won a playoff game. He was a freshman at Alabama when he replaced then-starter Jalen Hurts during the 2018 national championship game and led the Crimson Tide past Georgia for the school’s fifth national title under Nick Saban. The 25-year-old Tagovailoa has spoken about how …

1 year, 3 months ago

Tua Tagovailoa vows to limit turnovers as Dolphins enter final stretch of their season

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — After the Miami Dolphins dominated the New York Jets last week, Tua Tagovailoa complimented the work of the offense but stressed that they will need him to play better down the stretch of the season. The second gave the Jets the ball with 2 seconds remaining in the second quarter before safety Jevon Holland intercepted Tim …

1 year, 4 months ago

Tua Tagovailoa, sporting a new look, talks Dolphins’ second-half expectations

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Drake? When everything is said and done, no one can take that away from you.” That’s the goal for the Dolphins as they begin the second half of their season Sunday at home against the Las Vegas Raiders. What was important to me is that we take advantage of the rest, but we build upon everything …

1 year, 5 months ago

Tua Tagovailoa’s leadership key in Miami Dolphins’ offensive success

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Mike McDaniel has noticed the change in Tua Tagovailoa: His jovial nature on the Miami Dolphins’ sideline during games. All of it plays a role in the fourth-year quarterback’s output on game days, McDaniel said Wednesday, adding that much of Tagovailoa’s growth on the field has started with internal work each week. You have a group …

1 year, 7 months ago

Tua Tagovailoa responds to comments that ESPN’s Ryan Clark made about his offseason work ethic

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa responded pointedly to comments made by ESPN NFL analyst Ryan Clark that questioned his offseason work ethic. Clark, a former NFL player, said earlier this week that Tagovailoa “wasn’t in the gym” during the offseason. “When it comes to the criticism and stuff, it’s crazy because when I first got here, I …

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Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Michael Pierce announces retirement from football

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