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Tua Tagovailoa Injury Update: Miraculous News Emerges After QB Takes 2nd Concussive Hit In 5 Days

Published 09/30/2022, 12:46 AM EDT

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After suffering a scary injury, Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa was stretchered off during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The NFL world is praying for his speedy recovery. Fans are distraught about his health. 

Meanwhile, the 24-year-old has been taken to a local hospital for further evaluation. The promising QB is conscious and has movement in all his extremities, confirmed by the Dolphins in a Tweet. In a welcome development, he is expected to be discharged from the hospital. The Dolphins also believe he will return to Miami, on the flight with the team.

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However, several fans and analysts expressed dissent in allowing the passionate star to play despite suffering a wobbling episode last Sunday, against the Bills. NFL stars, including Patrick Mahomes, wished him a speedy recovery.

Tua Tagovailoa’s injury raises concerns about player safety

Earlier, the league authorities promised strong concussion rules in a bid to safeguard the players. However, Tagovailoa’s injury points the league has a few more tasks to ensure the players are in good shape. 

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The promising talent was cleared to play by a medical team. However, he suffered a big blow in Thursday’s clash. Miami’s QB1 left the game against the Bengals on a stretcher. He had ankle and back injuries ahead of the game. This was after he landed on his back, and head on a sack by Josh Tupou in the second quarter. 

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What awaits Dolphins and Tagovailoa next?

Firstly, Tua Tagovailoa is hopefully cleared medically and spends some time resting. Dolphins would next meet the Jets. They are likely to play with Teddy Bridgewater who replaced the 24-year-old in Thursday’s clash. Earlier, Tua was placed on a stabilizing board before being taken into a stretcher. He was 8-of-14 for 110 yards and had an interception.

‘This Is a Disaster’: NFL World Send Prayers As Tua Tagovailoa Stretchered Off the Field After Possibly Suffering 2nd Concussion in 5 Days

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The promising future star is most likely to miss the whole season. However, NFL fans and stars would hope the youngster gains full shape fast. NFL authorities will also look to implement tough concussion rules with more rigor as player safety is a matter of paramount importance to the league, teams as well as the fans. 

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Nidheesh Kumar

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Nidheesh Kumar is an NFL writer for EssentiallySports. He has completed his Masters in Communication from the University of Hyderabad and was previously a sports journalist with Telangana Today. An avid enthusiast, Nidheesh is a loyal fan of writing and conversations revolving anything remotely around sports.
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Utsav Khanna