Tua Tagovailoa was transported to a hospital on Thursday for head and neck injuries after suffering another concussion on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was carried off the field on a stretcher after suffering head and neck injuries against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday.
The 24-year-old athlete was thereafter brought to the hospital for a comprehensive checkup, according to a tweet posted Thursday night by the Dolphins’ official Twitter account.
The team later announced that Tagovailoa was “expected to be discharged from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and will fly home with the team tonight.”
In a tackle by Bengals’ Josh Tapou during the second quarter of the game, Tagovailoa’s head was smacked to the ground, according to the New York Post. As soon as that happened, Tagovailoa seized up and emergency help was summoned.
According to ESPN, he lay motionless on the field for around 10 minutes before being taken away on a stretcher.
When PEOPLE asked a Miami Dolphins representative for comment, they did not respond right away.
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NFL legend Brett Favre claims that throughout his career, he likely sustained “thousands” of concussions.
The quarterback was cognizant and had “movement in all his extremities” at the hospital, according to the Dolphins, who provided an update on his condition before halftime.
After the team’s 27-15 defeat on the field, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel spoke with reporters about the issue.
According to ESPN, the coach added, “It’s an emotional moment.” “It’s not a part of the deal you sign up for.”
McDaniel, 39, continued “His teammates and myself were very concerned, but he got checked out and it’s nothing more serious than a concussion.”
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Tagovailoa has suffered two concussions in the last week.
He had his head knocked to the ground on Sunday while playing against the Buffalo Bills, prompting a concussion examination.
According to the New York Times, Tagovailoa stood up and took a few paces before falling to his knees. According to CNN, the athlete could also be seen tripping as she entered the game again.
The club claimed that Tagovailoa slipped as a consequence of a back issue, and the evaluation later cleared him to return to the field after first being judged questionable, according to ESPN.
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