The NFL Players Association has fired the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant who evaluated Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa after he stumbled off the field against Buffalo last weekend, a person familiar with the decision told AP on Saturday.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is examined during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Cincinnati.
The person who confirmed the firing, which was first reported by Pro Football Talk, spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because a joint review by the NFL and its players' union into Tagovailoa's quick return to Sunday's game is ongoing. Tagovailoa initially seemed to exhibit concussion symptoms after the hit to his head during the home game against Buffalo, but he was cleared by a team physician and UNC to return. He and the team later explained his legs were wobbly because of a back injury.
It’s unknown whether there’s any correlation between the two injuries. Concussions are common in the NFL, especially when a player is thrown to the ground by a man Tupou’s size and his head hits the turf.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
NFL Players Association fires doctor who cleared Tua Tagovailoa to return in Miami Dolphins gameThe decision by the independent neurotrauma consultant to allow the quarterback to play after suffering two head injuries drew immediate questions.
Consulte Mais informação »
The seat is already getting warm for these NFL coaches and playersThree weeks into the season, it’s never too early to start considering who may be job-hunting soon.
Consulte Mais informação »
Rams’ Jalen Ramsey tells NFL to focus more on players’ safety, less on uniform policyRamsey called the league hypocritical for monetizing and promoting players’ swagger, including touchdown celebrations that get fined only to be used in league licensed video games.
Consulte Mais informação »
NFL players' union terminates neurotrauma consultant involved in evaluation of Dolphins' player concussion, reports say | CNNThe National Football League Players Association has terminated the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant who was involved in the evaluation of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for a concussion during their game against the Buffalo Bills last Sunday, according to multiple reports.
Consulte Mais informação »
Tua Tagovailoa debacle shows NFL still has long way to go in handling concussions | OpinionThe Miami Dolphins' mishandling of Tua Tagovailoa's head injury harkens back to when NFL teams and players downplayed the impact of concussions.
Consulte Mais informação »