MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will bear one other medical analysis Friday morning following a concussion he suffered throughout Thursday evening’s sport towards the Buffalo Bills, his head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed.
McDaniel addressed the media on Friday, a day after his workforce’s 31-10 loss at Hard Rock Stadium, expressing concern for his participant’s well being.
“The most important thing is Tua’s well-being,” McDaniel said. “We’re going to make sure he’s taken care of.”
“I know the facts are it’s important that he (Tagovailoa) gets healthy day by day,” he added. “The best thing I can do is not access this from a football standpoint. I have to put his health as the primary.”
The damage occurred late within the third quarter when Tagovailoa collided head first with Bills defensive again Damar Hamlin, inflicting him to hit the again of his head on the turf. Tagovailoa exhibited a “fencing response,” a reflex usually related to traumatic mind accidents.
After being examined on the sphere, Tagovailoa was capable of stroll off, with McDaniel exhibiting a second of affection by kissing his head.
Tagovailoa was joined by his household throughout an preliminary medical analysis and later rejoined his teammates within the locker room.
Tagovailoa’s damage historical past raises additional concern.
In 2022, he suffered two concussions and a again damage, sparking criticism of the Dolphins’ dealing with of participant security and resulting in modifications in NFL protocols. The workforce additionally fired a health care provider following the incident. Additionally, Tagovailoa suffered a concussion in 2020 whereas taking part in for Alabama.
The newest damage has prompted well-wishes from followers and gamers, but in addition renewed questions about Tagovailoa’s long-term well being and whether or not he ought to proceed taking part in soccer.
McDaniel said Dolphins backup quarterback Skyler Thompson will fill in because the workforce’s starter transferring ahead and Tim Boyle will backup Thompson.
McDaniel additionally confirmed that the workforce will herald a veteran quarterback.
“We will bring in someone,” he said. “We’re just evaluating the pros and cons of doing so but the process started last night (Thursday).”
At this time, there is no such thing as a timetable for his return. McDaniel said that the main target stays on Tagovailoa’s restoration, not his availability to play.
McDaniel said he doesn’t count on Tagovailoa to play however said that there’s “no timetable beyond that.”
Local 10 viewers can watch a part of McDaniel’s press convention on Friday within the video on the high of the web page.
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