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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has unfortunately become a frequent topic in the discussion surrounding concussions in the NFL.

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His latest head injury, sustained during a Thursday Night Football game against the Buffalo Bills, has reignited the debate about whether Tua should consider stepping away from football for good.

According to Fox News, this marks the third confirmed concussion for the 26-year-old quarterback since entering the league.

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Neuroscientist Chris Nowinski, a former professional wrestler who has become a leading voice in concussion awareness, weighed in on Tua’s condition. “Tua suffered a traumatic brain injury on this play, no question,” Nowinski wrote on X (formerly Twitter), pointing to the “fencing posture” Tua exhibited after his collision with Bills safety Damar Hamlin.

Nowinski emphasized that Tua should definitely sit out the Dolphins’ next game, but stopped short of advising him to retire completely.

However, not everyone has held back from suggesting that Tua hang up his cleats. Former Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant called on Tagovailoa to retire, citing the young quarterback’s “longevity” and health concerns.

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NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe echoed similar sentiments, expressing his hope that Tua would seriously consider stepping away from the game for the sake of his future. “His concussions are getting worse and worse,” Sharpe said on social media, noting that Tua has his whole life ahead of him.

For now, Tua’s focus remains on his recovery, and according to Fox News, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel affirmed that the team’s primary concern is Tua’s health.

With backup quarterback Skylar Thompson likely stepping in for Miami’s upcoming game against the Seattle Seahawks, only time will tell how Tua recovers and what decisions lie ahead for the young star.

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