Article 64B32 Dolphins say Tua Tagovailoa will miss Jets game after concussion controversy

Dolphins say Tua Tagovailoa will miss Jets game after concussion controversy

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  • Many believe quarterback was rushed back to play
  • NFL and NFLPA expected to adjust concussion protocols

The Miami Dolphins say Tua Tagovailoa will not play against the New York Jets on Sunday after a series of incidents that sparked debate over the NFL's concussion policy.

The quarterback was taken to hospital after suffering a concussion against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday. He played in that game after many observers believed he had been concussed in a game against the Buffalo Bills a few days earlier. Against the Bills he appeared unsteady on his feet after taking a hit from linebacker Matt Milano, but was cleared to return to play by a Dolphins physician and an unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant. The Dolphins and Tagovailoa said his unsteadiness came from a back injury. The NFL Players Association later fired the neurotrauma consultant, with ESPN reporting the medic had made several mistakes".

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