After lacking 4 video games due to a concussion, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has appeared sharp in his return towards the Arizona Cardinals.
Early within the third quarter, main 13-10, Tagovailoa threw a display screen move to second-year operating again De’Von Achane, who scored a 12-yard landing on a 2nd-and-goal.
Considerations about Tagovailoa stay. The 26-year-old has handled concussions all through his five-year profession.
ESPN’s Elizabeth Merrill reported he has been recognized with three concussions over the previous two years, together with the one he suffered in Week 2 towards the Buffalo Payments this season. He additionally had a head damage in 2022, which compelled the NFL to revise its concussion protocol.
Tagovailoa is not carrying a Guardian Cap, which looks like a questionable alternative. In line with NFL Research, the caps can not less than take up 10 p.c of the power of a success.
Whether or not Tagovailoa modifications his thoughts or not, the Dolphins should discover methods to guard him. In his Wednesday news conference, Miami head coach Mike McDaniel stated he advised the QB to slip and throw the ball away extra to keep away from hits.
Per Joe Schad of The Palm Seashore Submit, Tagovailoa signaled he plans to heed the recommendation.
If Tagovailoa stays wholesome, the Dolphins (2-4) could reignite their playoff hopes. Final season, Miami scored the league’s second-most factors (29.2) when Tagovailoa began all 17 regular-season video games.
