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Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa taken off on stretcher during game with Bengals after sack, to travel home with team

NFL: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Miami Dolphins
Katie Stratman / USA TODAY Sports

miami dolphins Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa announced Thursday night’s Cincinnati Bengals question the play He had a back and ankle injury, but he was wearing a suit. Late in the second quarter, however, he was taken off the field on a stretcher after carrying a violent sack.

At 2-7, Tagovailoa was sacked by Bengals defensive lineman Josh Tupou for a 10-yard loss. Tagovailoa fell on his injured back and seemed to hit his head as well. It was a terrifying scene when Tagovailoa raised his hands in what was described by the Amazon broadcast as a neurological reaction to his head injury, he remained on the grass for several minutes before finally being put on a stretcher. was removed from the field. Teddy Bridgewater replaced Tagovailoa as center.

The Dolphins quickly ruled out Tagovailoa as it was classified as a head and neck injury.team also said He was conscious and had movement in all his limbs. Amazon’s broadcast said Tagovailoa was taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. NFL media Tagovailoa reported being taken there by ambulance.

After Miami lost 27-15, the Dolphins provided a very positive update on their quarterback, with Tagovailoa scheduled to be discharged from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and expected to return home with the team Thursday night. I said yes.

Many hypothesized Tagovailoa last week, buffalo bills After receiving a hard sack from linebacker Matt Milano. Miami QB tripped on the field After the hit, many were led to believe he had suffered a head injury. However, he was ejected and returned to the game to secure a 21–19 victory. NFLPA later said it I will review Whether the Dolphins followed concussion protocol, but the team claimed it was a back issue.

NFLPA issued statement after social media outcry following Tua’s recent injury Via Twitter:

“The health and safety of our players is at the core of our union’s mission. Tonight’s concern is for Tua and we wish him a full and speedy recovery. An investigation into a possible protocol violation is ongoing.”

Tagovailoa finished the game Thursday night after gaining 110 yards on 8 of 14 passes and making an interception. Signaling his third year out of Alabama, his caller is his second in this matchup with 925 passing yards in the NFL, and his eight passing touchdowns tied him for third. became.

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