Dolphins GM Chris Grier remarks on ‘Tua Tagovailoa is no longer prone to concussions’ lashed out by NFL fans

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is having a rough time this season after suffering back-to-back concussions. He suffered two concussions in Week 4 and Week 16 this season while playing against the Cincinnati Bengals and Green Bay Packers.

Fans have previously expressed concern about Tagovailoa’s health and how she is being undermined by the team and the NFL. A recent comment by Dolphins GM Chris Grier regarding the player’s health has prompted an outburst of criticism from fans.

Chris Grier has stated that “Tua Tagovailoa is no longer prone to concussions”. It didn’t sit well with fans, who didn’t hold back on criticizing the GM on social media.

Dolphins GM Chris Grier has no hesitation in saying Tua Tagovailoa will be their QB next year. Mike McDaniel was similarly strong on the subject yesterday.

Grier said they fully expected Tua to be 100% healthy and ready to go as QB next year. pic.twitter.com/49BjqqX1VH

— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) January 16, 2023

NFL reporter Cameron Wolfe tweeted, “Grier said they fully expected Tua to be 100% healthy and ready to go as QB next year.” Fans were unhappy with the statement and let the world know their disagreement .

#dolphins GM Chris Grier says Tua Tagovailoa is no more prone to concussions than any other player.

Medically, that’s just not true.

The more concussions a player has suffered, the more severe they are likely to be and the more likely they are to occur.

— Internal Injuries (@InsideInjuries) January 16, 2023

The doctor pic.twitter.com/IPr4NGgnSA

— Teddy (@Teddy_Taylor27) January 16, 2023

If there’s anyone Tua should confide in with his concussion issues, it’s the Dolphins coaching staff

They certainly proved they are capable of protecting him and making his health a priority 🙄

— Coximus (@Coximus) January 16, 2023

The Dolphins qualified for the playoffs with a 9-8 record and advanced to the postseason for the first time since 2016. The Dolphins qualified for the playoffs with a 9-8 record and advanced to the postseason for the first time since 2016. The 24-year-old Tagovailoa appeared in eight games for the Dolphins this season, completing 64.8 percent of his passes for 3,548 yards, 25 touchdowns and eight interceptions.

With a history of previous head injuries, this player has sustained two injuries this season. He’s landed on the concussion protocol – the league’s guidelines for assessing and caring for players who suffer a concussion.