The Miami Dolphins received great news for the next football season.
Tua Tagovailoa has cleared the National Football League’s concussion protocol. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network broke the news Wednesday as several doctors and specialists provided positive results on Tagovailoa. He is fully healthy and expected to be ready for next fall. Miami’s organization is behind the former Alabama quarterback remaining the starter for the Dolphins.
From NFL Now: #Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa has cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol. pic.twitter.com/ItaOOPDSrT
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 1, 2023
Before sustaining concussions, Tagovailoa had 3,548 passing yards and 25 passing touchdowns in 13 games.
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Miami would have made a run in the playoffs if he had been healthy. Tagovailoa is looking to put the injuries behind him and produce a career in the pros he wants to have.
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