NFL: Miami Dolphins Lose to Bills as Tua Tagovailoa Faces Another Concussion

Miami Dolphins Lose to Bills as Tua Tagovailoa: Tua Tagovailoa passed for 338 yards and three touchdowns for the Miami Dolphins against the Jacksonville Jaguars on opening weekend. But, during the Miami Dolphins’ 31-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered a concussion again.

Tua, 26, was seen in a ‘fencing position’ after a tackle by Damar Hamlin, which is usually a sign of a concussion. He was confirmed with a concussion minutes after leaving the field. Tua has a history of concussions; he also suffered three separate head injuries in the 2022 season, two of which were consecutive weeks.

Bills running back James Cook was able to score three touchdowns and the Bills made their season record become 2 wins and 0 losses. Tua had thrown for 145 yards and 1 TD on 17 of 25 passing, passing for a TD to De’Von Achane but he also threw 3 INTs before he left the game.

Other stars who performed in the team’s loss include Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill, who was arrested by the police before the season-opening game against the Jacksonville Jaguars last Sunday. Following that, in the game that culminated in a 20:17 victory over the Jaguars, Hill called on the police officer who apprehended him to be dismissed.

The Miami Dolphins reported that Tua Tagovailoa suffered another head injury during their 31-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills. In the third quarter, Tua was taken off the field after a hit. However, he walked off the field on his own feet and was replaced by Skyler Thompson. The Dolphins reported on social media that Tua was ruled out of the game due to a concussion.

Tua has a long history of head injuries. He suffered multiple concussions in the 2022 season. In April 2023, he said that he had considered taking a break from football due to a concussion.

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“Taking it one day at a time,” the coach advises.

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniels said after the game, “Tua is in good shape. I talked to him in the locker room and he was in a good mood.” The coach also said that his first thought when Tua fell down was worry. “You never want something like that to happen,” he said.

When asked about putting Tua on the injured players list, the coach said it was too early to decide. “Right now we just have to get him checked out properly and take every day one step at a time.”

Tua had a struggle before leaving the game, as he threw three interceptions. But before leaving the game, he met his teammates and encouraged them. Koç added: “I think it’s a good example of leadership in his profession and he’s a very good role model.”He cares about his teammates, and that is what makes him special.”

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