Josh Allen on Tua Tagovailoa Trajectory as Bills to Start Their Star QB Despite Troubling Elbow Injury Suffered Last Week

There was a lot of speculation regarding Josh Allen playing for the Buffalo Bills on Sunday against the Vikings. Allen has currently gotten injured with a UCL injury to his right elbow. While declared questionable to play by the coaches and the organization, the Bills quarterback is playing against the Vikings.

A league like the NFL is not free of injuries due to the nature of the sport. However, even after injuries, players continue playing. Allen will continue to play for the Bills. However, Tua Tagovailoa had similar issues with injuries that proved to be very hazardous for him.

Tua Tagovailoa’s injury trajectory

The Miami Dolphins’ quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa’s case, is one that armchair experts might use after the Bills have cleared Allen to play against the Vikings. Tua had suffered a back injury against the Bills in week 3. However, it was indicated by the team that Tua suffered a head injury. After clearing the concussion protocols, Tua entered the field, albeit under questionable circumstances.

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Following the incident against the Bills, the Dolphins quarterback suffered another injury against the Bengals. He was slammed hard to the ground, after which Tua went rigid and had to be carried off of the field. Fencing is the technical term for what had occurred. This is an involuntary response of the brain after a concussive event.

The aftermath of the injury has caused the National Football League Players’ Association (NFLPA) to request a joint investigation into the Dolphins’ handling of his injury. Preliminary probing has showcased that the Dolphins had followed all the protocols. The NFLPA president, JC Tretter, had also issued a press statement stating his ire, “We are all outraged by what we have seen the last several days and scared for the safety of one of our brothers.” 

Josh Allen vs. the Vikings

With talks about updating protocols and ensuring players’ safety, Josh Allen’s case is one that might be concerning. Josh Allen’s throwing power is one of his biggest weapons. Taking that into consideration, clearing him to play might be unwise.

They cleared Josh Allen to play for the Vikings game. He will be starting as the main quarterback for the team. Will Josh Allen’s career trajectory resemble Tua Tagovailoa’s? Will this again raise questions regarding the injury protocols of the NFL?

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