“You don’t want to be a vegetable…!” – Tua Tagovailoa to miss next four games after being placed on IR has fans praising Dolphins decision
The Miami Dolphins have placed starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on Injured Reserve following his latest concussion, sidelining him for four games.
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Tua Tagovailoa placed on Injured Reserve after his latest concussion (Image via Imago)
Tua Tagovailoa was all set to lead his Miami Dolphins team to a Super Bowl. The franchise tried to improve the squad and head coach Mike McDaniel sat throughout the offseason figuring out mistakes and how he could fix them. Fast forward to the second game of their season, and the NFL world was sent upside down once their QB suffered his third concussion.
So far, questions surrounding his actual health were the most hotly debated topics on every major network. Now the Dolphins have made a decision of their own as revealed by NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.
The Dolphins are placing QB Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve in order to give him ample time to progress through the stages of concussion protocol and meet with outside neurologists. The earliest Tagovailoa could return is Week 8 against the Cardinals. But the Dolphins are committed to placing no timeline on him as he works through a deliberate process and eventual return to play.Mike Garafolo reported
As soon as Garafolo posted this message on his X account, fans started pouring their messages of appreciation. They felt this was the best decision the Dolphins could have made.
The second part of Garafolo’s message indicates that if needed the Miami Dolphins could give their starting QB more time. They might as well have him recover properly than rush him back in. Fighting for the playoffs after returning fully healthy is a much better decision.
Even though many asked Tua Tagovailoa to rethink his past decision to not retire, he has already reiterated his stance. Therefore, he might as well seek the necessary consultation needed to ensure he can have a healthy future in the game.
Fans appreciative of Miami Dolphins decision on Tua Tagovailoa
Football is important, but not at the risk of personal well-being. Fans, knowing this, were appreciative of the Miami Dolphins taking matters into their own hands. Instead of throwing Tagovailoa back into the fire, they are giving him time to heal. Even if it costs them a few games in a Super Bowl contending season. They have extended their QB until the end of the 2028 season.
Fans understood that the Dolphins have preferred to play the long game. They have invested a lot into their quarterback to push him to the verge of retirement. Fans knowing this took to social media to talk about, check out some examples below;
If Tua Tagovailoa does retire due to this concussion, the Dolphins will have some work on their hands. Not only will they have to find another competent QB to take over, but they will also have to rework much of the contracts they already have. That makes this decision a no brainer.
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