Tua Tagovailoa has had at least three concussions in his NFL career, two of which happened in the span of weeks.
The Miami Dolphins have failed to protect their franchise quarterback, and he hasn’t done much to help his case, either.
That’s why, after watching him crash against Damar Hamlin’s chest, most people urged him to just call it a career and retire.
However, that has never been part of his plans.
Most reports stated that he wanted to keep playing, and the latest inside scoop by Dianna Russini of The Athletic all but confirmed that.
Apparently, the Alabama product is trending back to full strength and intends to suit up and practice next week.
He’s reportedly looking to get back on the field to face the Arizona Cardinals in Week 8.
Tua Tagovailoa is back. The Miami quarterback is set to practice this week and the hope is he will start in week 8 against the Arizona Cardinals, per sources.
Here’s more on Miami and more intel around the league:https://t.co/gx67zF8xfy pic.twitter.com/k7ZeesIFtJ— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) October 19, 2024
The Dolphins are currently sitting on a 2-3 record.
So, even if they lose to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, they could still have a chance to salvage their season and turn things around if Tagovailoa returns.
His absence has done more than enough to shut down all the outside noise and criticism about the big contract he got, as it’s been more than evident that the Dolphins’ once-explosive offense needs him out there to be at their best.
Still, there are some major concerns about Tagovailoa and his long-term health.
Even some of his colleagues told him that it wasn’t worth it and urged him to think about his family and his life after football.
Football is not about whether you’re going to get hurt as much as it is about how badly you’re going to get hurt.
Hopefully, that won’t be the case with him anymore.
