Tua Tagovailoa became the nucleus of a monstrous fuss in the NFL. The Dolphins QB1 went through two brutal hits to the head that ensued massive outrage towards the league. Tagovailoa made his return to in-game competition after weeks of inactivity. However, the concern over the injuries he sustained remains. He also reflected on his parents’ reaction after the ghastly hits.
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The Miami Dolphins QB1 and his concussion narrative remained the highlight since his return. Cris Collinsworth mentioned during the third quarter of Sunday night’s game that Tagovailoa was asked if his family was okay with him playing the sport again. The QB1 elaborated little, but he gave a modest statement.
Tua Tagovailoa replied, “I don’t know.”
Tua Tagovailoa was asked during the @SNFonNBC production meeting whether his parents were OK with him returning to football. "I don't know," he said. https://t.co/8C6wDpJrjR
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 24, 2022
It is frightening for any parent, irrespective of the player’s age. Parents will witness the action of every game, and their first objective after each play is to ensure that their child is performing well. Tua Tagovailoa is just getting started with the Dolphins, and he could aim for a long run in the sport.
The Dolphins QB1 returned to the Gridiron in prime time during Sunday Night Football. They went head-to-head with the Steelers. They could snap the three-game losing streak after they prevailed by 16-10. Tagovailoa finished 21 of 35 throws for 261 yards and a touchdown. Next Sunday, the Dolphins will play the Detroit Lions.
Tua Tagovailoa had a special moment with his parents during his NFL debut
Tua Tagovailoa made his debut in 2020 during a Dolphins-Jets Week 6 game, where they won the matchup. Tagovailoa completed the team’s final mop-up drive. He threw both of his passes for a total of nine yards. After the game, the QB1 returned to the turf while the entire field was empty.
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"They were happy to see me out there playing again."
Tua was sitting on the 15-yard line Facetiming his mom and dad, who couldn't be at the game. ❤️https://t.co/BkMqko8ong
— 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 (@sportingnews) October 19, 2020
Tagovailoa returned to the field and FaceTimed his mother and father from the 15-yard line. They could not attend their son’s NFL debut at the Hard Rock Stadium. The 15-yard line was the location of the QB’s first NFL drive. He was living in the moment and digitally had his parents by his side.
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The Dolphins QB1 has made his return and put the entire division on notice. They could pull up some back-to-back wins as the franchise moves forward to Week 8. Will it happen? It is subject to witness.
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