For the second time this season, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s name was added to the NFL’s concussion record on Tuesday.
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed the news the day after his team’s 26-20 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
According to McDaniel, the Hawaiian center admitted to having symptoms of a concussion after the game, during which he collected 310 passing yards.
“I care deeply about the well-being of every player and I take that very seriously,” said the Dolphins pilot, whose comments were picked up by the ESPN network. I will [Tagovailoa] be in good health. The priority is the people and making sure everything is okay.”
It’s not the first time a similar situation has arisen in the case of the Florida team’s trusted quarterback. When he faced the Buffalo Bills in September, he appeared to falter after a hard contact. Then, four days later, he was hospitalized after suffering a concussion against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Teddy Bridgewater is expected to be behind center for the Dolphins when they visit the New England Patriots on Sunday.