Miami, FL- After suffering yet another concussion, starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa of the Miami Dolphins has been placed on injured reserve, dealing another serious blow to the team’s season. The decision, which was made public on Tuesday, will keep Tagovailoa out of the lineup for at least four games. This is a major blow to a club that was full of expectations going into the 2024 campaign.

When Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin struck Tagovailoa in the Dolphins’ Week 2 game against the Bills, he sustained a concussion. The young quarterback suffered his third concussion in as many years, which raises severe questions about both his long-term health and the team’s ability to win without him.

Tagovailoa was placed on injured reserve by the Dolphins as a preventative measure to safeguard his health and make sure he recovers completely before playing again. Regarding the way the Dolphins handled Tagovailoa’s concussions, the team has come under growing criticism. Many have suggested that the team ought to have done more to stop the injuries from happening.

The Dolphins will rely on backup quarterback Skylar Thompson to lead the offence with Tagovailoa sidelined for at least four games. Replacing Tagovailoa will be a difficult task for Thompson, a rookie in 2023 with little NFL experience. For Thompson and the offence to have any chance of succeeding, the Dolphins will also need to rely on their special teams and defence.

Tagovailoa’s placing on injured reserve by the Dolphins is a significant blow to the team’s chances of making the playoffs. The loss of their leading quarterback will make it harder for the Dolphins to compete at a high level, even if they were anticipated to be a contender in the AFC East this season.

The Dolphins’ move to put Tagovailoa on injured reserve serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers involved in playing football. A player’s health may be negatively impacted for some time by a serious injury like a concussion. Although the NFL has taken action, more must be done to safeguard players from these kinds of accidents.

The Dolphins are expecting Tagovailoa to be fully recovered from his concussion and able to play again soon. Being able to play consistently and at a good level will be crucial to the team’s success this season for Tagovailoa.