Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is set to meet with a neurologist this week following his fourth diagnosed concussion in five years, marking his third while playing in the NFL, as revealed by a source with knowledge of the situation on Sunday. The individual, who requested anonymity for privacy reasons, mentioned that Tagovailoa’s primary focus is on recovering and seeking information, rather than contemplating retirement.
Tagovailoa sustained his most recent concussion when he attempted a scramble, lowering his head and colliding with Bills safety Damar Hamlin during the Dolphins’ 31-10 defeat to Buffalo on Thursday evening. Despite suggestions from former players and current Raiders coach Antonio Pierce that Tagovailoa should consider retiring, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel refrained from expressing his thoughts on this matter.
McDaniel stressed the importance of refraining from speculating about Tagovailoa’s future, emphasizing respect for the quarterback as an individual. He pointed out that it would be inappropriate to engage in discussions about Tagovailoa’s career as it could potentially have adverse effects on him, stating that decisions regarding his career should ultimately be made by Tagovailoa himself.
