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Tua Tagovailoa in Miami Dolphins gear playing against the New Orleans Saints in 2021" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9f/Tua_Tagovailoa_Miami_Dolphins_at_New_Orleans_Saints_2021_-_51781406886_%28cropped%29.jpg/250px-Tua_Tagovailoa_Miami_Dolphins_at_New_Orleans_Saints_2021_-_51781406886_%28cropped%29.jpg" decoding="async" width="250" height="258" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9f/Tua_Tagovailoa_Miami_Dolphins_at_New_Orleans_Saints_2021_-_51781406886_%28cropped%29.jpg/376px-Tua_Tagovailoa_Miami_Dolphins_at_New_Orleans_Saints_2021_-_51781406886_%28cropped%29.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9f/Tua_Tagovailoa_Miami_Dolphins_at_New_Orleans_Saints_2021_-_51781406886_%28cropped%29.jpg/501px-Tua_Tagovailoa_Miami_Dolphins_at_New_Orleans_Saints_2021_-_51781406886_%28cropped%29.jpg 2x" data-file-width="726" data-file-height="748" /></a><figcaption><a href="/wiki/Tua_Tagovailoa" title="Tua Tagovailoa">Tua Tagovailoa</a> with the <a href="/wiki/Miami_Dolphins" title="Miami Dolphins">Miami Dolphins</a> in 2021</figcaption></figure> <p>The <b>Tua Tagovailoa concussion controversy</b> occurred after a series of head injuries suffered by <a href="/wiki/Miami_Dolphins" title="Miami Dolphins">Miami Dolphins</a> <a href="/wiki/Quarterback" title="Quarterback">quarterback</a> <a href="/wiki/Tua_Tagovailoa" title="Tua Tagovailoa">Tua Tagovailoa</a> during the <a href="/wiki/2022_NFL_season" title="2022 NFL season">2022</a> and <a href="/wiki/2024_NFL_season" title="2024 NFL season">2024 NFL seasons</a>, and the resulting responses and debates among medical experts, sports figures, and fans surrounding how they were handled. These incidents led to significant changes in the NFL's concussion protocols and sparked widespread discussion about player safety in professional football, especially in the context of <a href="/wiki/Chronic_traumatic_encephalopathy" title="Chronic traumatic encephalopathy">Chronic traumatic encephalopathy</a> (CTE)'s prevalence in veteran NFL players. </p> <meta property="mw:PageProp/toc" /> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="2022_NFL_season">2022 NFL season</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Tua_Tagovailoa_concussion_controversy&action=edit&section=1" title="Edit section: 2022 NFL season"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Week_3_vs._the_Buffalo_Bills">Week 3 vs. the Buffalo Bills</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Tua_Tagovailoa_concussion_controversy&action=edit&section=2" title="Edit section: Week 3 vs. the Buffalo Bills"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>During Week 3 of the <a href="/wiki/2022_NFL_season" title="2022 NFL season">2022 NFL season</a>, Tagovailoa sustained his first controversial head injury in a game against the <a href="/wiki/2022_Buffalo_Bills_season" title="2022 Buffalo Bills season">Buffalo Bills</a> at <a href="/wiki/Hard_Rock_Stadium" title="Hard Rock Stadium">Hard Rock Stadium</a> on September 25, 2022. Following a <a href="/wiki/Roughing_the_passer" title="Roughing the passer">roughing the passer</a> penalty by Bills <a href="/wiki/Linebacker" title="Linebacker">linebacker</a> <a href="/wiki/Matt_Milano" title="Matt Milano">Matt Milano</a>, Tagovailoa exhibited signs of <a href="/wiki/Ataxia" title="Ataxia">ataxia</a>, displaying impaired muscle control after his head struck the turf. Despite these symptoms which would later become mandatory removal criteria and despite Tagovailoa being initially evaluated for a head injury, Tagovailoa returned to play in the second half after his team attributed his unsteady movements to <a href="/wiki/Back_pain" title="Back pain">back spasms</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-:0_1-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:0-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-:1_2-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:1-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Thursday_Night_Football_game"><i>Thursday Night Football</i> game</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Tua_Tagovailoa_concussion_controversy&action=edit&section=3" title="Edit section: Thursday Night Football game"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The situation escalated dramatically four days later during a Week 4 <a href="/wiki/Thursday_Night_Football" title="Thursday Night Football">Thursday Night Football</a> matchup against the <a href="/wiki/2022_Cincinnati_Bengals_season" title="2022 Cincinnati Bengals season">Cincinnati Bengals</a>. Despite being listed as questionable with <a href="/wiki/Back_injury" title="Back injury">back</a> and <a href="/wiki/Sprained_ankle" title="Sprained ankle">ankle injuries</a>, Tagovailoa started the game while the <a href="/wiki/National_Football_League_Players_Association" title="National Football League Players Association">National Football League Players Association</a> (NFLPA) was still investigating the previous week's incident. During this game, Bengals <a href="/wiki/Lineman_(gridiron_football)" title="Lineman (gridiron football)">defensive lineman</a> <a href="/wiki/Josh_Tupou" title="Josh Tupou">Josh Tupou</a> tackled Tagovailoa, causing him to exhibit a <a href="/wiki/Fencing_response" title="Fencing response">fencing response</a>—a neurological reaction characterized by rigid arm positioning—after hitting the ground. This incident, broadcast in <a href="/wiki/Prime_time" title="Prime time">prime time</a>, generated significant public outcry regarding player safety protocols.<sup id="cite_ref-:0_1-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:0-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Christmas_Day_game">Christmas Day game</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Tua_Tagovailoa_concussion_controversy&action=edit&section=4" title="Edit section: Christmas Day game"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>A third head trauma incident occurred during a <a href="/wiki/Christmas" title="Christmas">Christmas Day game</a> against the <a href="/wiki/2022_Green_Bay_Packers_season" title="2022 Green Bay Packers season">Green Bay Packers</a> in Week 16. Despite sustaining another impact where his head hit the turf before <a href="/wiki/Half-time" title="Half-time">halftime</a>, Tagovailoa remained in the game, subsequently throwing three <a href="/wiki/Interception" title="Interception">interceptions</a> in the second half. The injury went undetected by both team medical staff and league spotters, only being diagnosed days later. This incident reignited discussions about player safety, with notable NFL figures including <a href="/wiki/Aaron_Rodgers" title="Aaron Rodgers">Aaron Rodgers</a> and <a href="/wiki/Robert_Griffin_III" title="Robert Griffin III">Robert Griffin III</a> publicly advocating for Tagovailoa to consider ending his season or career for health concerns.<sup id="cite_ref-:0_1-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:0-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Aftermath">Aftermath</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Tua_Tagovailoa_concussion_controversy&action=edit&section=5" title="Edit section: Aftermath"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The cumulative effect of these incidents resulted in Tagovailoa missing multiple games throughout the season due to concussion protocols. As a result, he was ruled out of the Dolphins' first playoff appearance since 2016, a <a href="/wiki/Wild_card_(sports)" title="Wild card (sports)">wild-card round game</a> against the Buffalo Bills.<sup id="cite_ref-:0_1-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:0-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The Dolphins appointed veteran quarterback <a href="/wiki/Teddy_Bridgewater" title="Teddy Bridgewater">Teddy Bridgewater</a> as interim starter during Tagovailoa's absences.<sup id="cite_ref-:3_3-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:3-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Following the 2022 season, Tagovailoa revealed considering retirement after family discussions, particularly at his mother's urging. Instead, he dedicated his offseason to preventative measures, including <a href="/wiki/Jujutsu" title="Jujutsu">jiu-jitsu</a> training to develop safer falling techniques.<sup id="cite_ref-:2_4-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:2-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="2024_NFL_season">2024 NFL season</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Tua_Tagovailoa_concussion_controversy&action=edit&section=6" title="Edit section: 2024 NFL season"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Tagovailoa did not miss any games during the <a href="/wiki/2023_NFL_season" title="2023 NFL season">2023 NFL season</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-:2_4-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:2-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> In the 2023 season, he led the NFL in passing yards and helped bring the <a href="/wiki/2023_Miami_Dolphins_season" title="2023 Miami Dolphins season">2023 Dolphins</a> to their best record (11–6) since <a href="/wiki/2008_Miami_Dolphins_season" title="2008 Miami Dolphins season">2008</a>. During the 2024 off-season, the Miami Dolphins agreed to grant Tagovailoa a four-year contract extension, valued at $212.4 million.<sup id="cite_ref-:1_2-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:1-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Week_2_vs._the_Buffalo_Bills">Week 2 vs. the Buffalo Bills</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Tua_Tagovailoa_concussion_controversy&action=edit&section=7" title="Edit section: Week 2 vs. the Buffalo Bills"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>During a Week 2 Thursday night game against the <a href="/wiki/2024_Buffalo_Bills_season" title="2024 Buffalo Bills season">Buffalo Bills</a> that ended in a 31–10 defeat, Tagovailoa sustained his third diagnosed NFL concussion. The incident occurred during a third-quarter scramble play when Tagovailoa lowered his head and forcibly contacted Bills <a href="/wiki/Safety_(gridiron_football_position)" title="Safety (gridiron football position)">safety</a> <a href="/wiki/Damar_Hamlin" title="Damar Hamlin">Damar Hamlin</a>'s forearm, causing his head to be violently jerked and resulting in an immediate fencing response. Several media outlets remarked that the fencing response was similar to the one he exhibited during the Thursday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals.<sup id="cite_ref-:2_4-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:2-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-:3_3-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:3-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Additional reporting by <a href="/wiki/ESPN" title="ESPN">ESPN</a> following the game revealed a previously undisclosed concussion from Tagovailoa's collegiate career at <a href="/wiki/Alabama_Crimson_Tide_football" title="Alabama Crimson Tide football">Alabama</a> in 2019. This injury occurred simultaneously with a season-ending hip injury, bringing his total to four documented concussions over a five-year span from 2019 to 2024.<sup id="cite_ref-:2_4-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:2-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-:3_3-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:3-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading4"><h4 id="Aftermath_and_response">Aftermath and response</h4><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Tua_Tagovailoa_concussion_controversy&action=edit&section=8" title="Edit section: Aftermath and response"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Medical personnel attended to Tagovailoa as teammates knelt nearby. Though able to exit the field independently, he was promptly ruled out for the remainder of the game. Dolphins offensive lineman <a href="/wiki/Austin_Jackson_(American_football)" title="Austin Jackson (American football)">Austin Jackson</a>, positioned near Tagovailoa during the incident, noted that the quarterback's eyes indicated he "wasn't there all the way," prompting Jackson to immediately take a knee.<sup id="cite_ref-:2_4-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:2-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The concussion also drew immediate concern from the Bills organization, with head coach <a href="/wiki/Sean_McDermott" title="Sean McDermott">Sean McDermott</a> expressing his prayers for Tagovailoa and his family following the game. Bills quarterback <a href="/wiki/Josh_Allen" title="Josh Allen">Josh Allen</a>, emphasizing Tagovailoa's character beyond his athletic abilities, called for community support during his recovery.<sup id="cite_ref-:2_4-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:2-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>In the post-game conference, Dolphins head coach <a href="/wiki/Mike_McDaniel" title="Mike McDaniel">Mike McDaniel</a> reported that Tagovailoa was in "good spirits" but refrained from speculating about future implications. McDaniel emphasized a day-by-day approach to evaluation, stating that timeline considerations were secondary to the immediate welfare of his player. The coach later addressed questions about Tagovailoa's safety to continue playing football by deferring to medical expertise and appropriate evaluation procedures.<sup id="cite_ref-:2_4-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:2-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Third-year quarterback <a href="/wiki/Skylar_Thompson" title="Skylar Thompson">Skylar Thompson</a> assumed quarterback duties following Tagovailoa's exit.<sup id="cite_ref-:2_4-7" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:2-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Six weeks after the concussion suffered in Week 2, Tagovailoa returned to play despite calls from NFL figures and <a href="/wiki/Color_commentator" title="Color commentator">sports pundits</a> for him to sit out longer or to retire for his long-term health.<sup id="cite_ref-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Responses">Responses</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Tua_Tagovailoa_concussion_controversy&action=edit&section=9" title="Edit section: Responses"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="2022">2022</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Tua_Tagovailoa_concussion_controversy&action=edit&section=10" title="Edit section: 2022"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-halign-left" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Chris_nowinski.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img alt="Head of the Concussion Legacy Foundation Christopher Nowinski in a suit speaking in front of a microphone" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Chris_nowinski.jpg/251px-Chris_nowinski.jpg" decoding="async" width="251" height="250" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Chris_nowinski.jpg/377px-Chris_nowinski.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f2/Chris_nowinski.jpg/502px-Chris_nowinski.jpg 2x" data-file-width="508" data-file-height="506" /></a><figcaption>Former football player and head of the Concussion Legacy Foundation <a href="/wiki/Christopher_Nowinski" title="Christopher Nowinski">Christopher Nowinski</a></figcaption></figure> <p>The 2022 concussions prompted strong reactions from across the NFL community. President and co-founder of the Concussion Legacy Foundation <a href="/wiki/Christopher_Nowinski" title="Christopher Nowinski">Chris Nowinski</a> tweeted prior to the Thursday Night game, calling his immediate re-introduction right after suffering a head injury four days earlier as marking a step backwards for NFL concussion care, and that "everyone will be sued and will lose their jobs" if Tagovailoa received another concussion during the game. Following the second concussion, he called it the "worst-case scenario" for his health, and harshly criticized the NFL's injury protocol and lack of strictness in withholding injured players from returning.<sup id="cite_ref-:4_6-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:4-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p><a href="/wiki/Baltimore_Ravens" title="Baltimore Ravens">Baltimore Ravens</a> coach <a href="/wiki/John_Harbaugh" title="John Harbaugh">John Harbaugh</a> described the situation as "astonishing," noting its unprecedented nature in his four decades of coaching experience. <a href="/wiki/Philadelphia_Eagles" title="Philadelphia Eagles">Philadelphia Eagles</a> quarterback <a href="/wiki/Jalen_Hurts" title="Jalen Hurts">Jalen Hurts</a>, who was a college teammate of Tagovailoa's in Alabama, expressed concern for his health and noted how frightening it would be for everyone involved.<sup id="cite_ref-:3_3-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:3-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>McDaniel defended the team's decisions while acknowledging the gravity of the situation. He emphasized his personal relationship with Tagovailoa and the organization's player-first approach, stating he would not have risked a player's health if any concerns had been present. The coach noted an immediate recognition of concussion symptoms during the Cincinnati incident, observing that Tagovailoa was noticeably different from his usual self.<sup id="cite_ref-:3_3-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:3-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading5"><h5 id="NFL–NFLPA_joint_investigation"><span id="NFL.E2.80.93NFLPA_joint_investigation"></span>NFL–NFLPA joint investigation</h5><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Tua_Tagovailoa_concussion_controversy&action=edit&section=11" title="Edit section: NFL–NFLPA joint investigation"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The consecutive incidents four days apart during the 2022 season prompted immediate action from the NFL and NFLPA. NFLPA President <a href="/wiki/JC_Tretter" title="JC Tretter">JC Tretter</a> expressed outrage over the situation, identifying what he termed "no-go" symptoms in both incidents. The players' association emphasized its commitment to investigating the decision-making process and holding responsible parties accountable.<sup id="cite_ref-:4_6-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:4-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>A joint investigation between the NFL and NFLPA revealed deficiencies in the existing concussion protocols, leading to the implementation of the "Tua Rule". This amendment explicitly added ataxia to a list of "no-go" symptoms requiring immediate player removal from games. Key changes included the mandatory removal from play for any player diagnosed with ataxia, the elimination of previous provisions allowing players to return if instability could be attributed to non-neurological causes, and the implementation of stricter observation protocols by independent certified athletic trainers. The revised protocol was demonstrated immediately when Dolphins backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was removed from a subsequent game after an independent spotter observed potential instability following a hit. The incidents also sparked review of the nature of roughing the passer penalties, with statistical analysis showing decreased roughing penalties compared to previous seasons.<sup id="cite_ref-:0_1-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:0-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-:4_6-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:4-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Additionally, the NFLPA terminated the unaffiliated <a href="/wiki/Brain_injury" title="Brain injury">neurotrauma</a> consultant involved in the Week 3 decision, citing multiple procedural errors and communication issues during the subsequent investigation.<sup id="cite_ref-:0_1-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:0-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="2024">2024</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Tua_Tagovailoa_concussion_controversy&action=edit&section=12" title="Edit section: 2024"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading4"><h4 id="Concerns_and_calls_for_retirement">Concerns and calls for retirement</h4><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Tua_Tagovailoa_concussion_controversy&action=edit&section=13" title="Edit section: Concerns and calls for retirement"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p><a href="/wiki/Las_Vegas_Raiders" title="Las Vegas Raiders">Las Vegas Raiders</a> head coach <a href="/wiki/Antonio_Pierce" title="Antonio Pierce">Antonio Pierce</a> explicitly recommended retirement for Tagovailoa during a press conference. Pierce emphasized the importance of long-term health over athletic career longevity, particularly regarding family. <a href="/wiki/Pro_Football_Hall_of_Fame" title="Pro Football Hall of Fame">Pro Football Hall of Fame</a> tight end <a href="/wiki/Tony_Gonzalez" title="Tony Gonzalez">Tony Gonzalez</a>, speaking as an <a href="/wiki/Amazon_Prime" title="Amazon Prime">Amazon Prime</a> analyst, suggested that Tagovailoa seriously consider retirement, framing the decision from a parental perspective. Chris Nowinski emphasized that while there was no specific number of concussions that necessitates retirement, multiple concussions can lead to chronic symptoms and mental health disorders caused by CTE and related neurological disorders.<sup id="cite_ref-:5_7-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:5-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Former <a href="/wiki/Denver_Broncos" title="Denver Broncos">Denver Broncos</a> <a href="/wiki/Tight_end" title="Tight end">tight end</a> <a href="/wiki/Shannon_Sharpe" title="Shannon Sharpe">Shannon Sharpe</a> expressed concern about the escalating severity of Tagovailoa's concussions with regards to considerations on when and if he should return to play. <a href="/wiki/Chris_Borland" title="Chris Borland">Chris Borland</a>, who famously retired after one NFL season due to neurological health concerns, highlighted the unique pressures facing franchise quarterbacks in making decisions on whether to return to play or to retire for the sake of long-term health.<sup id="cite_ref-:5_7-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:5-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>NFL contract tracker Spotrac noted that voluntary retirement would result in Tagovailoa forfeiting $124 million of his contract, whereas medical retirement would allow him to collect the full amount.<sup id="cite_ref-:5_7-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:5-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading4"><h4 id="Analysis">Analysis</h4><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Tua_Tagovailoa_concussion_controversy&action=edit&section=14" title="Edit section: Analysis"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Reeves Wiedeman described the response to Tagovailoa's 2024 concussion and subsequent return to play as "The End of the NFL’s Concussion Crisis" in an article of the same title. He noted that despite increased coverage of and public awareness surrounding NFL play and CTE, that the league's popularity had increased, with revenue growing from $10 billion in 2012 to over $20 billion. This growth occurred alongside, rather than in opposition to, greater awareness of concussion risks, which included discoveries of 90% of examined former players' brains showing CTE, annual NFL concussion numbers increasing in recent years, and a limited ability for experts to diagnose CTE in living players.<sup id="cite_ref-:6_8-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:6-8"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>8<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>He remarked that the NFL allowing Tagovailoa to quickly return to play despite calls for his retirement to avoid further long-term neurological impacts represented the NFL's stance of informed consent rather than comprehensive prevention. Wiedeman described the approach as emphasizing player autonomy in decision-making and the acceptance of inherent risks in tackle football, while being transparent about known risks and focusing on reducing "avoidable" contact. 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color: #000000 !important; ;;width:1%">Rivalries</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/Bills%E2%80%93Dolphins_rivalry" title="Bills–Dolphins rivalry">Buffalo Bills</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/Dolphins%E2%80%93Raiders_rivalry" title="Dolphins–Raiders rivalry">Las Vegas Raiders</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/Dolphins%E2%80%93Patriots_rivalry" title="Dolphins–Patriots rivalry">New England Patriots</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/Dolphins%E2%80%93Jets_rivalry" title="Dolphins–Jets rivalry">New York Jets</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/Buccaneers%E2%80%93Dolphins_rivalry" title="Buccaneers–Dolphins rivalry">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a></span></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="background-color: #FC4C02 !important; color: #000000 !important; ;;width:1%">Division championships (13)</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/1971_Miami_Dolphins_season" title="1971 Miami Dolphins season">1971</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/1972_Miami_Dolphins_season" title="1972 Miami Dolphins season">1972</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/1973_Miami_Dolphins_season" title="1973 Miami Dolphins season">1973</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/1974_Miami_Dolphins_season" title="1974 Miami Dolphins season">1974</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/1979_Miami_Dolphins_season" title="1979 Miami Dolphins season">1979</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/1981_Miami_Dolphins_season" title="1981 Miami Dolphins season">1981</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/1983_Miami_Dolphins_season" title="1983 Miami Dolphins season">1983</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/1984_Miami_Dolphins_season" title="1984 Miami Dolphins season">1984</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/1985_Miami_Dolphins_season" title="1985 Miami Dolphins season">1985</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/1992_Miami_Dolphins_season" title="1992 Miami Dolphins season">1992</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/1994_Miami_Dolphins_season" title="1994 Miami Dolphins season">1994</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/2000_Miami_Dolphins_season" title="2000 Miami Dolphins season">2000</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/2008_Miami_Dolphins_season" title="2008 Miami Dolphins season">2008</a></span></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="background-color: #FC4C02 !important; color: #000000 !important; ;;width:1%">Conference championships (5)</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-odd" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/1971_AFC_Championship_Game" class="mw-redirect" title="1971 AFC Championship Game">1971</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/1972_AFC_Championship_Game" class="mw-redirect" title="1972 AFC Championship Game">1972</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/1973_AFC_Championship_Game" class="mw-redirect" title="1973 AFC Championship Game">1973</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/1982_NFL_season" title="1982 NFL season">1982</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/1984_NFL_season" title="1984 NFL season">1984</a></span></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="background-color: #FC4C02 !important; color: #000000 !important; ;;width:1%">League championships (2)</th><td class="navbox-list-with-group navbox-list navbox-even" style="width:100%;padding:0"><div style="padding:0 0.25em"> <ul><li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/Super_Bowl_VII" title="Super Bowl VII">1972 (VII)</a></span></li> <li><span class="nowrap"><a href="/wiki/Super_Bowl_VIII" title="Super Bowl VIII">1973 (VIII)</a></span></li></ul> </div></td></tr><tr><th scope="row" class="navbox-group" style="background-color: #FC4C02 !important; 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