In the wake of another concussion suffered by Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, a wave of people around the NFL have pushed for the 26-year-old passer to retire from football.
In the words of ESPN’s Pablo Torre, Tagovailoa has become “the new poster child for concussions” and “it’s stunning and unprecedented” to see how many are calling for him to leave the game for his neurological health.
While that chorus has included media members like Colin Cowherd and Stephen A. Smith, several former NFL players have also made the suggestion.
“I’d tell him to retire. It’s not worth it,” said Raiders coach Antonio Pierce, who had a nine-year career as a linebacker in the NFL. “Playing the game, I haven’t witnessed anything like — I’ve seen this happen to him three times. It’s scary. … He’s gonna live longer than he plays football. Take care of your family.”
“Just think about life,” Bills offensive lineman Dion Dawkins said on SportsCenter. “From the outside looking in, take a triple thought about your next steps, because football is such a minute part of life and we respect his game and you’re part of this game forever. Tua, you’re a legend, bro.”
That’s it….
NFL go ahead and do the right thing
Tua has had entirely way too many concussions
He need to retire for his longevity health concerns
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) September 13, 2024
If I’m Tua, I’m taking my money and my ass to the Hawaiian islands and never playing football again. It’s not worth it, that’s just way too many head injuries for a young man with his whole life in front of him.
— Lawrence Tynes (@lt4kicks) September 13, 2024
Really hope Tua is ok, but he’s gotta seriously think about shutting it dwn. I H8 saying this. His concussions are getting worse and worse and he’s a young man with his entire life ahead of him. #BillsFins #ThursdayNightFootball.
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) September 13, 2024
If that was my son, it might be time,” former Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick said on the Thursday broadcast on Amazon Prime. “I’m not a doctor, but (a concussion) is when your brain is really shutting off. It’s happened a couple of times.”
“This is something that can affect you long term,” former NFL tight end Tony Gonzalez added on the broadcast. “For me, it’s time to move on.”
Tagovailoa was sidelined with two concussions during the 2022 season, although many believe he suffered a…
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