After Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered another concussion, many in the NFL called for the 26-year-old passer to retire from football. According to ESPN’s Pablo Torre, Tagovailoa has become “the new poster child for concussions” and it has been “surprising and unprecedented” to see the number of people calling for his retirement from football because of his neurological health. Media members like Colin Cowherd and Stephen A. Smith were also included in that chorus, but several former NFL players also offered suggestions.
“I would tell him to retire. Raiders coach Antonio Pierce, who had a nine-year NFL career, said he didn’t deserve it. “I’ve never seen anything like that happen in a game. I saw this three times with him. scary. … He lives longer than he plays football. “Take care of your family,” he said.”Think about life,” Bills quarterback Dion Dawkins said on SportsCenter. “If you look at it from the outside, football is a very small part of life and we respect the game and you’re part of it forever, so think again about your next step. – Tua, you’re a legend, bro.
“If it’s my son, I think it’s time,” former Dolphins linebacker Ryan Fitzpatrick said Thursday on Amazon Prime. “I’m not a doctor, but (a concussion) is when the brain stops working. “It’s happened a few times.”
“It’s something that can affect you long term,” added former NFL linebacker Tony Gonzalez. “It’s time to move on.”Tagovailoa suffered two concussions during the 2022 season, but many believe he suffered an undiagnosed third concussion that year. In his final season at Alabama, the quarterback also suffered a concussion, suffering nose and hip injuries. “I totally understand why people want to go there,” Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said of Tagovailoa’s push to retire.”I wish people would listen to me. Upsetting her future is not in her best interest.” So, I would like to honestly ask those of you who are concerned if you think this is the last time… When it comes to one’s career, it would be fair for that person to define that career for themselves. “I told him he’s the first quarterback in the family and I’ll go to the locker room, take a deep breath and see you soon.”
