Tua Tagovailoa ruled out vs. Bills after suffering another concussion from hard hit

In one play, everyone was reminded of the narrative that surrounded Tua Tagovailoa during the 2023 offseason.

Tagovailoa suffered multiple concussions during the 2022 season, including a scary one on Thursday night against the Cincinnati Bengals. He said considered retirement However, after the season he decided to continue his football career. His long-term health was a topic of conversation until last season began.

Thursday night had another scary moment.

Tagovailoa ran for a first down on fourth-and-4, and with the Dolphins trailing 31-10, he didn’t slide. Tagovailoa lowered his head and took a hard hit from Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin and stayed on the ground.

Tagovailoa ran for a first down on fourth-and-4, and with the Dolphins trailing 31-10, he didn’t slide. Tagovailoa put his head down and lunged at Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin. Tagovailoa stayed on the ground after the hard hit. He tried to get up, but couldn’t. He avoided such hits last season, but Thursday’s hit knocked him out of the game.

Tagovailoa got up, limped off the field and was immediately taken to the locker room. Skylar Thompson replaced him.

The team ruled him out shortly after, reporting that he had a concussion.

In July, Tagovailoa and the Dolphins signed a four-year, $212.4 million contract. Concerns about Tagovailoa and his health weren’t forgotten, but they had faded into the background after he played in every game last season. After Thursday night, all the concerns about Tagovailoa and his health will resurface.