The Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has cleared concussion protocol a month after entering it, NFL Network reported on Thursday. Tagovailoa was diagnosed with his second concussion of the season after a knock to the head during Miami’s 26-20 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Christmas Day. He was placed into concussion protocol and missed the Dolphins’ final three games of the season as a result.
Named a first alternate to the Pro Bowl Games, Tagovailoa will not be participating despite having cleared the protocol, one source claimed. According to said source, Tagovailoa’s stay in concussion protocol was not the result of any debilitating symptoms or setbacks, but rather that the length of the stay was pre-determined.
Tagovailoa constantly proved himself as one of Miami’s star players this season, being named FedEx Air Player of the Week in Week 2 and Week 8. He also set career highs in completion percentage, passing yards, and passing touchdowns.
Entering the 2023 season, Dolphins general manager Chris Grier confirmed that Tagovailoa will be Miami’s starting quarterback. According to doctors who have evaluated the player, Tagovailoa’s concussions should not leave him susceptible to further head injuries.
