The Miami Dolphins lost their Week 2 matchup against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night, but their defeat at the hands of a division rival wasn’t necessarily the worst part of the game for fans in South Flordia.
Instead, much of the talk about the matchup’s outcome was centered around Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who was concussed after running head-first into Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin.
Tagovailoa has developed a history of sustaining concussions since entering the NFL in 2020, and while he is one of the most exciting quarterbacks in the league, some former players are growing concerned about his long-term health.
Here's a look at that play where Tua Tagovailoa hit his head. Hard contact from Damar Hamlin. pic.twitter.com/jiZpFDIsdB
— Henry McKenna (@henrycmckenna) September 13, 2024
Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant took to Twitter on Thursday night and made his thoughts on the matter clear:
That’s it….
NFL go ahead and do the right thing
Tua has had entirely way too many concussions
He need to retire for his longevity health concerns
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) September 13, 2024
Though it seems unlikely that he will take Bryant’s advice and retire, Tagovailoa will be under the microscope of fans and the media moving forward as debates about the ethics of his ongoing participation continue through the rest of the season.