Dolphins star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was down on the field for several minutes after suffering a concussion following a hard hit to the head while trying to run the ball in the third quarter on Thursday night.
Tagovailoa was trying to rush up the middle on fourth-and-4 when he ran right into the chest of Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin and went to the ground.
Tua Tagovailoa (1) collides with Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Florida. AP Tua Tagovailoa (1) falls to the field after colliding with Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. AP
The Dolphins signal caller tried to sit up but appeared dazed and went back to the ground as teammates immediately waved for the medical staff.
Tagovailoa eventually walked off the field and went to the Dolphins locker room.
He was ruled out with a concussion.
Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins lies on the ground after colliding with Damar Hamlin #3 of the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter of the game at Hard Rock Stadium on September 12, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Getty ImagesMiami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel talks with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) as he leaves the game after suffering a concussion during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. AP
Prime Video reported that the decision was made just six minutes after he left the game.
Miami was down 31-10 in the third quarter at the time of the injury.
