{"id":11795,"date":"2024-10-21T21:06:17","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T21:06:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=11795"},"modified":"2024-10-21T21:06:17","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T21:06:17","slug":"dolphins-tua-tagovailoa-designated-to-return-from-ir-qb-in-concussion-protocol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=11795","title":{"rendered":"Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa Designated to Return from IR; QB in Concussion Protocol"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is being designated to return from injured reserve, per ESPN’s\u00a0Adam Schefter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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However, Tagovailoa still needs to pass through concussion protocol, which would then allow him to play in Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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NFL Network’s\u00a0Cameron Wolfe<\/a>\u00a0noted that McDaniel said medical experts “deemed it safe” for Tagovailoa to return to play, as Sunday’s game will mark six weeks from when he suffered a concussion. McDaniel\u00a0added<\/a>\u00a0that he will leave the decision on whether to wear a protective guardian cap on his helmet when he returns up to the signal-caller.<\/p>\n

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Tagovailoa addressed the situation with reporters on Monday:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Tua Tagovailoa said he has been symptom free since the day after his concussion. He says none of the talk about being suggesting he should retire has bothered him. He wants to play and will play. pic.twitter.com\/bvx2pfoOp0<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) October 21, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n