Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) and Miami Dolphins security Eric Rowe (21) stroll off the sector after the Green Bay Packers defeat the Dolphins 26-20 throughout an NFL soccer sport at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, December 25, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa entered concussion protocol on Monday, leaving his standing in query for Sunday’s sport at New England.
Teddy Bridgewater will take the vast majority of snaps on Wednesday and Thursday and would begin on Sunday if Tagovailoa doesn’t clear the 5 steps essential to exit protocol.
McDaniel mentioned it’s too quickly to know if Tagovailoa might come out of protocol in time to play in New England.
McDaniel mentioned it’s not clear if Tagovailoa had a concussion or when he may need sustained one, however he was identified with signs of a concussion existed on Monday, which robotically triggers going into protocol.
During the sport “nobody recognized anything with regard to” a success, McDaniel mentioned, although one video circulated on social media of a tough hit he took late within the first half.
This is the second time that Tagovailoa is getting into concussion protocol this season. He missed three video games earlier this season after sustaining a concussion towards Cincinnati. He missed three video games and Miami is 0-3.
If Tagovailoa sustained a concussion on Sunday, it could be both his second or third this season. The docs on web site dominated he didn’t maintain a concussion in Week 2 towards Buffalo, however there’s no method to know that with certainty.
The gamers union filed a grievance about how that scenario was dealt with, prompting a change within the league’s concussion protocol system. Under the brand new coverage, a participant should be faraway from the sport and enter protocol if he shows ataxia after a play.
Ataxia is described as poor muscle management that causes clumsy voluntary actions. It could trigger problem with strolling and steadiness, hand coordination, speech and swallowing, and eye actions.
But no medical personnel noticed any ataxia from Tagovailoa throughout Sunday’s sport, and he didn’t report any points.
How involved is McDaniel about Tagovailoa’s well being after may need been one other concussion?
“I just want guys to be done right by with the information we have, the science, the medical expertise we really on,” McDaniel mentioned. “I care very deeply about each and every player. I just want him to get healthy and have peace of mind in that regard. Whatever those circumstances are, you deal with after. It’s about the human being and making sure he’s squared away.”
Guard Robert Hunt mentioned Tagovailoa was “in good spirits” on Monday.
MORE INJURIES
McDaniel mentioned Monday that Bradley Chubb (hand damage) and Alec Ingold (thumb accidents) will put on casts this week and “we’ll see how they respond.”
Their standing for the New England sport is “up in the air. They played as long as they could” on Sunday.
The Dolphins have misplaced 4 in a row however could make the playoffs in a number of eventualities, together with a win at New England on Sunday (1 p.m., CBS) and a loss by the Jets at Seattle.
PLAYER FEEDBACK
Some highlights from 4 Dolphins participant press conferences on Monday:
▪ Linebacker Jaelan Phillips, on the protection: “We’re not playing as well as we should be with the talent we have, the coaching staff we have, the bond that we have.”
▪ Running again Jeff Wilson Jr. on the temper of the group: “I wouldn’t say down or disappointed but something along those lines. We know what we can do, what we’re supposed to be….
“We’re a contender. We’re a top dog, Not only in this division or conference, but in the league. When the wins and losses don’t reflect that, it’s frustrating. It’s almost self-[inflicted]. When it’s like that, it’s even more painful.”
▪ Wilson, requested how he expects Tagovailoa and Raheem Mostert to rebound Sunday after a tricky sport for every (Tagovailoa had three interceptions; Mostert had a fumble and took duty for Tagovailoa’s second interception):
“They’re veterans, they’re professionals. The character they stand on is what makes them special, what makes them different from a lot of people in this world. They know what they need to change. They’re grown men. They’ll be ready to go.”
▪ Rob Hunt, on the group’s scenario: “It’s tough to lose four games, especially with the team we have. We know we’re a really good team. We’re excited to get back to work this week and make things right.”
▪ Christian Wilkins mentioned to snap out of this, “it starts with each individual looking at themselves in the mirror, [seeing] things they can do better. And the leaders on the team making sure.. everyone is handling their business. There are little things we need to improve on.”
Wilkins mentioned one factor “we could do a better job of [is] takeaways.” Miam’s 14 takeaways are third fewest within the league.
He mentioned “We’ve got to be our best” at key moments.
Clemson practiced contained in the Dolphins’ indoor facility on Monday in preparation for Friday’s Orange Bowl towards Tennessee. Wilkins, a former Clemson standpoint, spoke to teach Dabo Swinney and Swinney mentioned “he’s proud of me.”
