According to a league source who spoke to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the NFL Players Association has informed the NFL that it wants to initiate a review of the league’s concussion protocols following the return of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills.
Tagovailoa was playing against the Buffalo Bills. After taking a strong hit to the head late in the first half of the game, Tagovailoa was unable to continue playing, and the team stated at halftime that he had sustained a head injury and was doubtful to return.
Review If Concussion Protocols Followed with Tua Tagovailoa
After escaping the pocket and sprinting for a few yards, he found Jaylen Waddle open for completion of 8 yards on the pass. Following the play, Bills defender Matt Milano shoved him.
The quarterback took a step backward and fell with his head hitting the ground; Milano was called for roughing the passer for his play. Tagovailoa was hesitant to get up and stumbled as he attempted to go back to the huddle; soon after this, he was helped into the locker room.
The National Football League (NFL) Requires
If a player shows any signs of having a concussion, the National Football League (NFL) requires that he be taken out of the game and evaluated while he is standing on the sideline.
The sideline concussion assessment that the protocol employs is a six-step process that includes assessing the player for any “no-go” signs and conducting a video review of the play.
Conducting a review of concussion signs and symptoms, inquiring about the history of the event, asking all Maddocks questions, and performing a focused neurological exam. If the results of any part of the sideline evaluation are positive or inconclusive.
The player must be taken to the locker room for a full and comprehensive review, during which they will be accompanied by the most qualified team physician as well as a neurological consultant who is not affiliated with the team.
Tagovailoa Made His Way Back onto The Field
After halftime, Tagovailoa made his way back onto the field and completed the game, leading the Dolphins to a 21-19 victory. After the game, Miami coach Mike McDaniel revealed that the problem was really with Tagovailoa’s back.
Which the quarterback had injured earlier in the game when attempting a quarterback sneak. Tagovailoa said that he had the sensation that he hyperextended his back during the unsuccessful quarterback sneak and that his back had “locked up” on him following the hit from Milano, which caused him to stumble.
Milano was the one who caused Tagovailoa to fall. “When it finally did occur, it was a painful experience. To clarify, what I mean is that any rival who would have never wanted to come out would have acted in the same manner “Tagovailoa remarked.
I Only Thought About Getting Up and Looking for The Next Play
“At that point, all I could think about was getting back up, finding the next play, and running it,” she said.
Tagovailoa completed 13 of his 18 throw attempts, leading to 186 passing yards and a score for the team. He said that he will have some tests done on Monday and then assess how he is feeling based on the results.
The Dolphins have a short week to prepare for their Week 4 game against the Bengals, which will be played on Thursday night in Cincinnati.
If Tagovailoa is unable to play, Teddy Bridgewater will take over as the starting quarterback, with seventh-round rookie Skylar Thompson serving as Bridgewater’s backup.
