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Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa diagnosed with concussion, flies back to Miami after being released from hospital - CBS News
Oct 01, 2022 1 min, 53 secs

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa underwent additional testing Friday and remained in the concussion protocol a day after hitting his head against the turf during a game, a frightening moment that has sparked controversy about how the league handles potential head injuries.

Tagovailoa had a headache Thursday night and Friday morning, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said.

The team was waiting still for results from the MRI, which McDaniel said was done out of "extra precaution" on top of the CT scans and X-rays taken the night before.

"It was difficult to not be able to finish the game and be there with my teammates, but I am grateful for the support and care I've received from the Dolphins, my friends and family, and all the people who have reached out," he said.

He was discharged Thursday night and flew back to Miami with the team.

He returned to the game at the start of the third quarter and was not in the concussion protocol the following week, despite questions about why he was allowed to return to the game at all.

The Sunday incident prompted the NFL and National Football League Players Association to jointly review the extent of his injuries and if the Dolphins followed proper concussion protocol that day.

"Ninety-nine point nine percent of the time that player is ruled out of the game without even thinking," CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation Chris Nowinski told "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson. .

The results of the joint investigation between the NFL and the NFLPA have not yet been released, but Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is adamant that the Dolphins followed proper protocols last Sunday. .

"If there's any sort of inclination that someone has a concussion, they go into concussion protocol, and it's very strict.

As long as I'm the head coach that will never be an issue that you guys have to worry about," McDaniel said.

The NFLPA tweeted Thursday night: "Player health and safety is at the core of the union's mission.

McDaniel reiterated Friday that Tagovailoa was cleared by several layers of medical professionals during that game and said he did not have a head injury.

Some criticized the decision to play Tagovailoa so soon after his injuries in Sunday's game

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