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Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa will be encouraged to slide when he makes his expected return vs. Cardinals
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — When Tua Tagovailoa returned to the field from a concussion that briefly hospitalized him in 2022, he scrambled in the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers and initiated contact by lowering his shoulder into the defender. Coach Mike McDaniel...
What are the soft-shell helmet Guardian Caps that Tua Tagovailoa says he won't wear?
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Guardian Caps are soft, protective helmet covers that the NFL authorized players to wear during games this season in an effort to reduce head injuries. Several players have worn them over the first seven weeks, though Tua Tagovailoa, like most NFL...
Tua Tagovailoa could return Sunday for Dolphins after medical experts clear him to play
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa does not want to be the face of traumatic brain injuries in the NFL, but he knows that's the reality confronting him after his latest concussion. Speaking with reporters Monday for the first time since being diagnosed with the third...
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa expected to play again this season
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is expected to play football again in 2024 after being diagnosed with his third concussion in two years earlier this season. Coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Tagovailoa had “positive” meetings with neurologists...
Bills safety Damar Hamlin gets his first career interception
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Damar Hamlin wouldn’t — just couldn’t — let go of the ball as he was mobbed by teammates when the Bills safety finally reached Buffalo’s sideline. It wasn’t lost on him that his first career interception came during a Monday night outing some...
Skylar Thompson is ready to lead the Miami Dolphins as Tua Tagovailoa recovers from a concussion
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Skylar Thompson understands the pressure that falls on him as the starting quarterback of the Miami Dolphins for the foreseeable future. He's their leader now and is expected to help the Dolphins stay on track as they try to deliver on high expectations...
Dolphins place Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve after latest concussion
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins placed Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve Tuesday after the quarterback was diagnosed with his third concussion in two years. Tagovailoa will be sidelined for at least four games. He will be eligible to return in Week 8 when the Dolphins...
Dolphins are signing former Ravens QB Tyler Huntley as Tua Tagovailoa remains out with a concussion
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins are signing backup quarterback Tyler Huntley off the Ravens' practice squad as Tua Tagovailoa remains out with the third diagnosed concussion of his pro career. Coach Mike McDaniel confirmed the move first reported by NFL Network on...
Tua Tagovailoa will see a neurologist this week after suffering another concussion, AP source says
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will see a neurologist this week after suffering his fourth diagnosed concussion in five years and his third while in the NFL, a person familiar with his plans told The Associated Press on Sunday. Tagovailoa is focused on getting better and...
An emotional week for the Dolphins ends with Tua Tagovailoa concussed and his future unclear
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Earlier in this turbulent week for the Miami Dolphins, Mike McDaniel joked that enough people had seen him cry. The Dolphins coach was referring to a news conference in which he choked back tears while reflecting on a controversial traffic stop involving...
