Doctor fired for clearing Tua Tagovailoa to play after concussion check – reports
by Reuters from US news | The Guardian on (#649AM)
- ESPN report players' union dismiss doctor for many mistakes'
- Miami QB played on despite showing concussion symptoms
An unaffiliated doctor involved in the decision to clear the Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after he was evaluated for a concussion during a recent game against Buffalo has been fired, according to an ESPN report on Saturday.
ESPN, who cited a National Football League source, said the neurotrauma consultant made several mistakes" while evaluating Tagovailoa, who seemed to exhibit concussion symptoms after hitting his head on the ground during Sunday's game.
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