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10/15/22
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Dolphins Tagovailoa Clears Concussion Protocol
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has cleared concussion protocol, according to ESPN. The Dolphins quarterback suffered a concussion in the team's week four matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Per ESPN, the Dolphins have gone "beyond the requirements" laid out by the NFLPA and NFL by having four outside medical opinions clear Tagovailoa as well as team doctors. The report also cites there is no long-term impact on Tagovailoa's brain after the injury, according to scans that were administered.
The concussion he suffered in Week 4 came just four days after a week three concussion evaluation. The week three incident and the handling of that injury were investigated by the NFLPA. Their findings resulted in the independent neurologist who evaluated Tagovailoa being removed from his position with the league and implementing new concussion protocols centered around players' motor skills.
Tagovailoa will remain out for this weekend's game against the Minnesota Vikings. He is expected to return and start for the team's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 23rd.
Before his injury, Tagovailoa and the Dolphins had been 3-1 on the year. Tagovailoa has completed 69.6% of his passes on the year while accumulating 1,035 passing yards and eight touchdowns.
