MIAMI GARDENS, Fla.— Despite calls to consider retirement, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa returned to the football field Sunday, playing his first game since he sustained the third concussion of his professional career last month.
The crowd erupted into cheers, chanting, "Tua, Tua, Tua!"
Tagovailoa told reporters last week he opted not to wear a Guardian Cap, saying it was a "personal choice."
The NFL’s top doctor said Tagovailoa would gain minimal benefit because he already wears a newer, more protective helmet.
Another fan, Brandon Derber, said, "If he wants to keep playing football, he should keep playing football, so, and I think honestly the way he's acting, he wants to perform pretty well."
Persons:
Tua Tagovailoa, “ I’ve, Tagovailoa, Damar Hamlin, Read, Lester Holt ”, Mike McDaniel, " Tua, Tua, “ I’m, Carson Campbell, Brandon Derber
Organizations:
Miami Dolphins, Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals, Buffalo Bills, NBC, NFL, Cardinals
Locations:
MIAMI, Fla, Tua