The NFLPA is launching an investigation into the Miami Dolphins’ handling of Tua Tagovailoa’s concussion check.
On Sunday, Tagovailoa appeared wobbly after taking a late hit before halftime of the Bills-Dolphins game.
Tua Tagovailoa is headed to the locker room after this hit by Matt Milano
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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 25, 2022
This is what happened to Tua Tagovailoa after his head hit the turf hard. Not sure how you let him back in.
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— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 25, 2022
Tua Tagovailoa took a hit that resulted in a roughing the passer.
He is woozy after his head hit the turf and is being taken out of the game by medical staffers.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 25, 2022
Tua returned to play in the second half and the Dolphins apparently told NFL insider Ian Rapoport that the QB had suffered a back injury,not a head injury on the play.
My understanding of the Tua Tagovailoa situation: He tweaked his back in the 1st quarter on a sneak and didn’t miss time. After the Matt Milano hit, his back locked up — leading to him wobbling. Into the locker room for a full concussion check. Fully cleared. Now on the field.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 25, 2022
After the Bills-Dolphins game, the NFLPA announced they were launching an investigation into the Dolphins.
The NFLPA is initiating an investigation into the handling of #Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa’s concussion check during their game against the #Bills today in Miami, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 25, 2022
Under the 2020 CBA, the NFLPA, NFL Management Council or any player has the right (independently or collectively) to bring forward a complaint about an alleged failure to follow concussion protocol, to be investigated and resolved by the union and management council.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 25, 2022