MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is going on injured reserve.
According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the Dolphins placing Tagovailoa on IR due to the concussion he suffered during last Thursday’s loss to the Buffalo Bills.
The #Dolphins are placing QB Tua Tagovailoa on Injured Reserve because of the concussion he suffered on Thursday night, per me and @MikeGarafolo.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 17, 2024
This is in order to give him ample time to progress through the stages of concussion protocol and meet with outside neurologists. pic.twitter.com/GgUK8ME2dg
Tagovailoa, while running for a first down, collided with Bills safety Damar Hamlin and was immediately removed from the game.
During his four year NFL career, Tagovailoa has now suffered three documented concussions. He said he has no plans to retire.
Due to going on IR, Tagovailoa will miss at least Miami’s next four games.
He will be next eligible to play when Miami hosts the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 27.
Backup QB Stylar Thompson has been named the Dolphins starter for Week 3 when Miami travels to face the Seattle Seahawks.
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