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Tua Tagovailoa Criticized For Recklessness After Another Near Concussion: ‘Only Dude That Actively Tries To Get CTE’

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Despite suffering numerous high-profile concussions in recent years, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa does not seem to be making the necessary adjustments in order to protect himself. That recklessness was further evidenced on Monday night against the Los Angeles Rams, as Tua threw his head into a tackle after throwing an interception.

Given Tua Tagovailoa’s history with head injuries, the moment immediately went viral on social media, with many NFL fans wondering how the 26-year-old could still be so brazen with the safety of his brain, especially with all the NFL’s now knows about CTE.

Tagovailoa, who also refuses to wear the new protective “Guardian caps” on his helmet, has sustained three diagnosed concussions over the span of the last two seasons.

According to the popular ProFootballDoc account on X, formerly Twitter, it was a “close call” to another concussion and Tua was “lucky” he got with a shin and not a knee.

“Tua gotta be the only dude I know that actively tries to get CTE,” tweeted one football fan.

“Tua’s brain looks like a McRib but yet the Dolphins organization told him it’s okay to play football,” said another viral post.

“Tua is very obviously going to die on national television in a meaningless regular season game,” another grimly assessed.

“Tua has had countless head injuries and serious concussions and he still has the audacity to use his head to try and tackle a defender. Bro is losing his mind. Literally,” one aghast tweet read.

Despite the criticism of his recklessness regarding his head, Tagovailoa was able to lead the Dolphins to a win over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football, as he completed 20 of 28 passes for 207 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.