“Everyone Has Nicks and Bruises”: Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa Loses Beloved Tattoo to NFL’s Painful Reality

Embracing the battle scars! The NFL is prone to all types of injuries. Recently, Tua Tagovailoa too suffered a nasty cut when playing against the New York Jets during this Friday night football game. His injury caused the loss of a beloved tattoo for the football player, drawing out a  comment from him on the painful reality of the NFL world.

While the Miami Dolphins achieved a staggering victory over the Jets during the match, the QB still had a loss and suffering to face. In the latest remark, the athlete commented on the attempt to “patch it up” but matters sure ended up more serious than what he would have anticipated.

Tua Tagovailoa finds a solution for the lost tattoo

Although injuries are a usual thing for NFL athletes, many football enthusiasts couldn’t believe their eyes after seeing quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s ugly arm injury while he was walking off the field on Friday. He suffered a deep cut, and a portion of his skin was torn off at the location of his arm tattoo. In a presser post-game, Tagovailoa said, “We tried to patch it up. It’s what comes with the game.”

He continued saying “Everyone has nicks and bruises. I think it’s when I tried to run for the first down.” Hence, he is going to “have to get (the tattoo) retouched.” Tua has an obvious love for tattoos. But now his arm tattoo lost its beautiful work of art after his injury. This deep cut reveals the cruel reality of the league where harsh playing conditions and hard hits can lead to many serious and challenging injuries.

Similarly, another player who recently broke the rushing TD records also faced a worrisome injury. His fiancée recently updated the fans on the heartbreaking incident.

Christian McCaffrey’s surprising bruises

The San Francisco 49ers traveled to play the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday. Post-game, Christian McCaffrey’s fiancée and former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo showed the cruel reality of the NFL, by updating the fans with his new bruises.

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Culpo posted a series of videos on her Instagram that depicted shirtless McCaffrey having cuts and bruises on his back. She also shared a video clip of bedsheets that she washed two days ago. The sheets and blankets had dried blood from CMC’s injury.

These two latest incidents reveal how challenging the NFL has become and how players aren’t safe despite having the best facilities in every game. What do you think about the two unfortunate incidents and many others surrounding the football community? Let us know in the comments below.

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