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Tua Tagovailoa is out against the Bills after suffering another concussion from a hard hit


Tua Tagovailoa is out against the Bills after suffering another concussion from a hard hit

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 12: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins lies on the ground after colliding with Damar Hamlin #3 of the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter of the game at Hard Rock Stadium on September 12, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa lies on the ground after colliding with Buffalo’s Damar Hamlin in the third quarter on Thursday night. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

In one game, everyone was reminded of the story surrounding Tua Tagovailoa during the 2023 offseason.

Tagovailoa suffered multiple concussions during the 2022 season, including a scary one Thursday night against the Cincinnati Bengals. He said he considered retiring after the season but ultimately decided to continue his football career. His long-term health was a topic of conversation until the start of last season.

On Thursday evening he experienced another frightening moment.

Tagovailoa ran for a first down on a fourth-and-4 attempt, and with the Dolphins trailing 31-10, he didn’t slide. Tagovailoa lowered his head and collided with Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin. Tagovailoa remained down after the hard hit. He tried to get up but couldn’t. He was able to avoid such hits last season, but Thursday’s hit knocked him out of the game.

Tagovailoa got up, limped off the field and was taken to the locker room. He was replaced by Skylar Thompson.

The team ruled him out shortly thereafter, reporting that he had suffered a concussion.

The Bills eventually won 31-10.

In July, Tagovailoa and the Dolphins signed a four-year, $212.4 million contract. Concerns about Tagovailoa and his health were not forgotten, but they had faded into the background after he played in every game last season. After Thursday night, all concerns about Tagovailoa and his health will be resurrected.

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