The Miami Dolphins don’t have any timeline for when quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will be capable of even take into consideration coming back from his newest concussion, however they did make a roster transfer on Tuesday that ensures that he’ll miss a minimum of the subsequent few video games.
Based on a report from NFL Community’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo, the Dolphins have positioned Tagovailoa on injured reserve. It’s a transfer that may sideline him for a minimum of the subsequent 4 video games.
Meaning the earliest he may doubtlessly return to the lineup can be their Week 8 recreation towards the Arizona Cardinals.
Tagovailoa was recognized together with his third confirmed concussion in Thursday’s loss to the Buffalo Payments, renewing considerations about his well being and long-term future within the NFL. Within the speedy aftermath of the harm there have been requires Tagovailoa to contemplate retirement after he additionally suffered a number of concussions throughout the 2022 NFL season.
Throughout his time on IR, it’s anticipated that Tagovailoa will search exterior medical recommendation on what his subsequent steps must be. Inserting him on IR additionally removes the distraction of what his game-day standing could be for a minimum of the subsequent month.
In his place, the Dolphins will flip to backup Skylar Thompson to start out.
The 26-year-old Tagovailoa is in his fifth season with the Dolphins and signed a four-year, $212 million contract extension with the staff again in July.
When wholesome, he’s a powerful slot in head coach Mike McDaniel’s offense and has helped Miami develop into one of the dynamic offensive groups within the league. The concussion points, nonetheless, have develop into an unavoidable concern for each the staff and himself.
