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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa came into Thursday night’s matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals questionable to play<\/span> with back and ankle injuries, but he did suit up. Late in the second quarter, however, he was taken off the field on a stretcher after taking a violent sack. <\/p>\n

On second-and-7, Tagovailoa was sacked by Bengals defensive lineman Josh Tupou for a loss of 10 yards. Tagovailoa went down on his already-injured back, and appeared to hit his head as well. It was a frightening scene, as Tagovailoa raised his hands with what was described by the Amazon broadcast as a response to head trauma. He remained on the turf for several minutes before ultimately being loaded on a stretcher and taken off the field. Teddy Bridgewater replaced Tagovailoa under center.<\/p>\n

The Dolphins quickly ruled Tagovailoa out with what they classified as head and neck injuries. the team also said<\/a> he was conscious and had movement in all his extremities. Per Amazon’s broadcast, Tagovailoa was taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. NFL Media<\/a> reported Tagovailoa was transported there via ambulance. <\/p>\n

Following Miami’s 27-15 loss, the Dolphins offered a very positive update on their quarterback, saying that Tagovailoa is expected to be discharged from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, and will fly home with the team Thursday evening. <\/p>\n

Many hypothesized Tagovailoa sac a concussion last week against the Buffalo Bill after taking a hard from linebacker Matt Milano. Miami’s B was stumbling the field after the hit, causing many to believe he had on a head injury. He exited and returned to the game, however, and finished out the 21-19 win. The NFLPA said afterward it would review whether the Dolphins followed the concussion protocol, but the team has maintained it was a back issue. <\/p>\n

After social media outcry following Tua’s latest injury, the NFLPA released a statement via Twitter<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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“Player health and safety is at the core of the union’s mission. Our concern tonight is for Tua and we hope for a full and speedy recovery. Our investigation into the potential protocol violation is ongoing.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Tagovailoa completed 8 of 14 passes for 110 yards and one interception on Thursday night before exiting the game. The third-year signal-caller from Alabama entered this matchup second in the NFL with 925 passing yards, and tied for third in passing touchdowns with eight.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n