NFL Reveal Findings Of Concussion Protocol Investigation With Miami

The Miami Dolphins have seemingly been under scrutiny all season long in 2022 due to their handling of the multiple concussions suffered by Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, and after the latest in Week 16 against the Green Bay Packers, the NFL investigated the teams handling of the issue. 

Today, the NFL released a statement following their investigation, saying that the concussion protocol was not violated by the Dolphins, as Tagovailoa did not begin exhibiting any signs of a concussion until the following day, after which Miami begun handling the situation according to protocol.

Statement from the NFL regarding #Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa pic.twitter.com/bdaBGYjDGl

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 31, 2022

With this being his second major concussion in 2022, the Dolphins swiftly ruled him out for the Week 17 matchup with New England, and with lofty goals this season, the entire NFL will be watching how they handle his situation going forward.

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