“Not built for the NFL, just retire” – NFL fans want Tua Tagovailoa to call it quits after he enters concussion protocol for the second time this season
Emily Schmidt
Updated on March 31, 2026
Miami Dolphins star QB Tua Tagovailoa‘s rollercoaster of a season continues as he enters the NFL concussion protocol for the second time this season. Yet, he somehow played the entirety of their game against the Green Bay Packers without apparent injury.
The Alabama product had already entered the concussion protocol once after taking a hard hit against the Cincinnati Bengals in week 4. He was hospitalized for a short time after that game and missed two games before returning to play in week 7. Just a few days before that game, Dolphins HC was heavily criticized for allowing Tagovailoa to continue the game after taking a hard hit against the Buffalo Bills. He was evaluated and allowed to stay in the game, even though he showed concussion symptoms during the game.
During the second quarter of the Packers-Dolphins game, Tua Tagovailoa appeared to bang his head on the ground while being tackled by a Packers player. However, Miami head coach Mike McDaniel, in the post-game presser, said it is unclear when Tua might have suffered a concussion. McDaniel also said that the third-year QB admitted to having concussion symptoms on Monday. He was then immediately placed on the concussion protocol.
The NFL concussion protocol, which started in 2011, involves various steps of treatments that a player must take before he could be medically cleared to play. After the incident, the NFL updated its concussion protocol to mandate that a player should sit out the remainder of the game if he showed concussion symptoms, including a lack of balance or stability.
Dolphins backup QB Teddy Bridgewater will practice with the first team this week. Although HC McDaniel said it is too early to name a starting quarterback. Miami Dolphins have a record of 8-7 and have lost their last four games. They will have to win out the rest of their games to secure a playoff spot.
NFL fans want Tua Tagovailoa to consider retirement
On Monday, Miami Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel announced that their star quarterback Tagovailoa was placed in concussion protocol for the second time this season.
On account of this, NFL fans on social media want Tua to consider retirement or at least sitting out the rest of the season citing his long-term health. Some fans posted a video that shows Tua taking a hard hit to the head during the Packers-Dolphins game and mentioned that might be the play where Tua suffered a concussion. That hit happened in the second quarter of the game, after which Tua threw three INTs in the second half.
This man has to retire. Please. Not even because I’m an opposing fan I just want him to be able to live the rest of his life normally
— Sam Orelowitz (@samorelowitz) December 26, 2022
Not built for the NFL…
— 𝔻𝕒𝕓𝕟’ 𝔸𝕝𝕝 𝔻𝕒𝕪 ✊🏾 (@Inspector_Dabit) December 27, 2022
If a player enters concussion protocol more than once in a year they should not be allowed to return that season. It sucks but it’s a step in the right direction for player safety
— Brendan Hirst (@RealBrendanJH) December 26, 2022
That guy on twitter who showed the clip of him hitting his head then throwing three horrible picks was right
— Jake Stanton (@JakeStanton04) December 26, 2022
3rd in a season is no joke. Rest up. Some things are bigger than a sport.
— 716-CrazyBillsChick (@Coffeewhore2) December 26, 2022
How are the Dolphins getting away with this?? They are jeopardizing this kids future
— Golf fan (@TWfan19) December 27, 2022
Praying for Tua because honestly, these injuries are so worrying, three times in a season is crazy
— Oliver Fletcher (@OliverxFletcher) December 26, 2022
Well he didn't get it on his last play of the game. That's means the concussion protocol failed to determine that it happened and when during the game.
— Eff_Irsay (@EffIrsay) December 26, 2022
That makes sense given the decisions he was making.
— Boston Cream 🍩 (@itsbostoncream) December 26, 2022
Shut it down, let him heal with full offseason and no hits. Bills fan but hoping for the best health for Tua
— Jacob Lawrence (@Jaktraveler123) December 26, 2022
Wow third concussion of the season. Tough to see for Tua
— Dr. Evan Jeffries, DPT (@GameInjuryDoc) December 26, 2022
Dude needs to retire. He’s had more concussions this year than most players have in their careers.
— Living Deliciously (@Bates_MotelMT) December 26, 2022
As for the Dolphins, they are one step inside the NFL playoffs. If they win their remaining games, they will clinch a playoff spot. Miami has to defeat the Patriots and the Jets to achieve their goal.
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