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topicnews · September 15, 2024

Tagovailoa seeks help from neurologists

Tagovailoa seeks help from neurologists

After his third concussion in three years, football star Tua Tagovailoa is seeking help from neurologists in his fight to continue his NFL career. As ESPN reports, the Miami Dolphins quarterback will meet with specialists for consultations at the beginning of the new week.

The 26-year-old hit Damar Hamlin’s upper arm head-first and fell to the ground in the game against the Buffalo Bills (10:31) on Thursday (local time) at the end of the third quarter. His fingers cramped up and the Hawaiian had to be treated for a long time, but was able to leave the field on his own.

Experts and former players recommend that Tagovailoa quit football. “I hate to say this, but his concussions are getting worse and he’s a young man with his whole life ahead of him,” wrote former NFL pro and current TV presenter Shannon Sharpe on X. Last year, Tagovailoa had already considered retiring.