Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa had another scary head injury during “Thursday Night Football” after he suffered a concussion after taking a big hit from Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin.
Although he was up on his feet and able to walk off under his own power, Dolphins medical staff needed just six minutes after he left the field to determine the signal caller had a concussion.
On 4th-and-4, with the Dolphins needing a first down to continue the drive or a touchdown to stay in the game, Tua Tagovailoa stepped up in the pocket and ran for it.
Despite passing the first-down line, Tagovailoa kept running and dove forward as he met Hamlin in the open field.
Tua led with his head instead of sliding, and he got the worst of that hit.
Tagovailoa picked up the first down, but he was unable to get up as fans have become accustomed to that all-too-familiar scene of him being disoriented and his hand moving uncontrollably. Players on both the Bills and Dolphins got down on one knee as the medical staff quickly ran out and assessed the quarterback.
Damar Hamlin knows all about this, as he collapsed on the field in 2023 after suffering cardiac arrest.
Damar Hamlin Sends Heartfelt Note to Tua Tagovailoa While Rejecting Claims That He Should Retire
Following the Bills’ 31–10 victory over the Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium, Damar Hamlin took to social media to wish Tagovailoa the best.
My love and prayers with @Tua fasho.. Sending you strength and healing for a speedy recovery. 🙏🏾 much love broski.
— 𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐥𝐢𝐧 (@HamlinIsland) September 13, 2024
The Bills safety made it clear what his intentions were on the play that caused Tua Tagovailoa to have a concussion.
