Tua Tagovailoa makes final NFL retirement decision after Dolphins QB flies to see concussion specialist

TUA Tagovailoa has revealed his decision on his playing future after suffering the third concussion of his NFL career.

The Miami Dolphins star quarterback visited a neurologist this week after suffering a serious concussion that placed him on Injured Reserve.

Miami Dolphins star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa helped after suffering a concussion against the Buffalo Bills in Week 2[/caption]

Tagovailoa looks on from the sideline during the Dolphins’ Week 3 road loss to the Seattle Seahawks[/caption]

Tagovailoa took a scary hit to the head against the Buffalo Bills in the Dolphins’ Week 2 loss.

The 26-year-old’s career has been hit with injuries, dating back to his college days.

So Miami has helped Tua explore all of his options while he recovers during the four-week IR stint.

The Dolphins gave him time to meet with concussion specialists to deliberate his future.

Fans have called for Tua to consider retirement.

The 2023 Pro Bowler remains focused on continuing his NFL career.

ESPN reported that Tagovailoa wants to play football again, and in 2024.

Still, he cannot return until Week 7 at the earliest after Miami placed him on IR in Week 3.

The same report added that the Dolphins and Tua appear to agree about him being the long-term answer at the quarterback position, as the team trading for a signal-caller caller isn’t likely.

He also “feels fine” weeks after the Week 2 concussion.

Tagovailoa’s injury came after playing a full season in 2023, guiding Miami to having the No. 1 offense in the NFL.

But the Dolphins blew a three-game division lead, losing three of the last five games in the season and eventually losing in the AFC wild-card game.

Tua signed a four-year, $212.1 million contract after his career-campaign.

But he is now out due to injury and Miami was forced to use disapointing backups Skylar Thompson and Tim Boyle in their Week 3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.