Tua goes down with another concussion. See photos of what happened during the game
Al Diaz, Matias J. Ocner, David Santiago
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa left Thursday night’s game against the Buffalo Bills after a concussion in the third quarter.
He was running for a first down when he went down head first against a Bills player. The quarterback lay on the field before being helped up and escorted to the Hard Rock Stadium locker room.
This marks the third diagnosed concussion in Tagovailoa’s NFL career, raising concerns about his long-term health and future in the league.
The Dolphins ultimately lost the game 31-10, but the focus remains on Tagovailoa’s well-being and the potential implications of this latest injury.
Here’s a look at the sequence of events:
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) suffers a concussion after a play against the Buffalo Bills in the second half of their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) suffers a concussion after a play against the Buffalo Bills in the second half of their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) suffers a concussion after a play against the Buffalo Bills in the second half of their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) suffers a concussion after a play against the Buffalo Bills in the second half of their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) suffers a concussion after a play against the Buffalo Bills in the second half of their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) suffers a concussion after a play against the Buffalo Bills in the second half of their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) sits on the field as he is attended to after an injury during the game against the Buffalo Bills in the second half in an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith (9) consoles Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) after Tagovailoa suffers a concussion during an NFL game against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) is assisted off the field in the third quarter after an injury during the game against the Buffalo Bills in an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) is assisted off the field in the third quarter after an injury during the game against the Buffalo Bills in an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) is assisted off the field in the third quarter after an injury during the game against the Buffalo Bills in an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) walks off the field after suffering a concussion in a play against the Buffalo Bills in the second half of their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) walks off the field after suffering a concussion in a play against the Buffalo Bills in the second half of their NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) walks off the field in the third quarter after an injury during the game against the Buffalo Bills in an NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
