The Dolphins QB went down with a concussion after being sacked by Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman Josh Tupou on second-and-7.
He was then stretchered off and taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where reports claimed that he had control of all his extremities.
However, questions have been raised over how the Dolphins allowed Tua Tagovailoa to suit up for the game against the Bengals in Week 4.
Tua Tagovailoa concussion: NFL, NFLPA catch flak over protocol after Dolphins QB suited up for Bengals matchup
The Miami Dolphins seemingly cleared Tua Tagovailoa to return to action this week against Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals. This, despite the Dolphins QB going down with an apparent concussion this past Sunday.
At the time, the Dolphins claimed Tua was suffering from a back injury.
For their part, the NFLPA said that they were still investigating a “potential protocol violation”.
Tua Tagovailoa came into the matchup against the Bengals nursing additional back and ankle injuries.
A number of NFL fans accused the league of putting their financial interests over player welfare.
Former San Francisco 49ers star Richard Sherman was also accused of toeing the NFL’s line despite being involved with the NFLPA in the past. Sherman previously served on the NFLPA’s executive committee.
As things stand, Tua Tagovailoa will seemingly travel back with the team to Miami and likely undergo further assessment.
It remains to be seen whether this incident will prompt a rethink in the NFL’s protocols, though an investigation by the NFLPA is still ongoing.
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