Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa suffers concussion after big collision with Bills' Damar Hamlin
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa had another scary "Thursday Night Football" moment, as he suffered a concussion after taking a big hit from Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin.
Dolphins medical staff needed just six minutes after Tagovailoa left the field on his own power to determine the signal caller had a concussion.
On 4th-and-4 with the Dolphins needing a touchdown to stay in the game, Tagovailoa stepped up in the pocket and took off to get past the sticks to keep the drive alive.
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) is assisted on the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Despite passing the first-down line, Tagovailoa kept running and met Hamlin in the open field and led with his head instead of sliding. Hamlin didn't have to do much to take him down, as Tagovailoa immediately hit the deck and slammed his head on the turf at Hard Rock Stadium.
Tagovailoa picked up the first down, but it seemed to be at the worst cost as he raised his hand for a teammate to pick him up.
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But Tagovailoa appeared disoriented as his hand began moving uncontrollably, and he held his head as Dolphins began crowding around him. Players on both the Bills and Dolphins got down on one knee as medical staff was quick to run out and assess the quarterback.
After talking to him, Tagovailoa ultimately walked off on his power, but was noticeably limping. Instead of going into