The Dolphins quarterback exited Miami’s “Thursday Night Football” game in Cincinnati with a head injury in the second quarter after getting slammed to the ground: Tagovailoa display the so-called “fencing” response as his hands and body went rigid following the hit.
Tagovailoa has movement in his extremities and is responsive, according to the Dolphins. He was transported to a local trauma center for further testing.
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Following the injury, there was an outpouring of love and well-wishes for Tagovailoa, but there was also a lot more to the discussion.
After his controversial return to play in the Dolphins’ Week 3 matchup vs. the Bills — when Tagovailoa seemingly suffered a head injury that was later termed a back injury — many were wondering why and how he was cleared to play on a short week.
NFL players, current and former, analysts and others reacted to Tagovailoa’s injury in Week 3 and how it was handle, with most agreeing that the passer shouldn’t have seen the field Thursday night:
Backup QB Teddy Bridgewater entered the game in relief of Tagovailoa.
