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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered a head and back injury while playing against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday. The injury occurred during the second quarter of the game when Bengals defensive lineman Josh Tupou brought down Tagovailoa to the turf.
As soon as Tua's head slammed to the ground, he suffered a concussion and laid still with his fingers placed in awkward positions. He was ruled out of the game and was admitted to the Cincinnati Area Hospital. After Tua's injury, backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater resumed the game for the Miami Dolphins.
How long is Tua Tagovailoa out after the week 4 injury?
Tua Tagovailoa is under observation and is now out of danger. As of now, it is difficult to say when he will return to the football field. The Dolphins revealed that Tagovailoa is conscious and has control over all his extremities. He was discharged from the Cincinnati Hospital and flown home with his teammates.
It's too early to say when he will return to action this season. But the chances are that he will miss next week's game against the New York Jets on October 9.
How Tua's absence impacts the Dolphins' offense in Week 5
Tua Tagovailoa has been in outstanding form and in the four games he has played this season, he has recorded 1035 passing yards with eight touchdowns and three interceptions. In the week two game against the Baltimore Ravens, he threw for six touchdowns for 469 yards and two interceptions.
In the third week against the Buffalo Bills, he was also evaluated for a head injury but wasn't diagnosed with a concussion then and was cleared to play against the Bengals.
With Tua set to miss the next few games, the Dolphins will depend on Bridgewater to lead them under center.
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