Tua Tagovailoa’s concussions concern many people in the football world.
He himself intends to continue playing quarterback for the Miami Dolphins for as long as he can.
But new analysis from Pro Football Focus writer Ryan Smith wonders how much longer Tagovailoa has in him.
“With a roster already facing depth concerns, the Dolphins can’t afford another season derailed by quarterback injuries,” Smith writes. “Tagovailoa’s health will be one of the defining factors in Miami’s 2025 campaign, and another extended absence would raise serious questions about his long-term viability as the franchise’s $212.4 million investment.”
Smith went on to break down the dichotomy between the Dolphins’ 2023 season and 2024 season:
The Dolphins appeared to be a team on the rise after securing their first 11-win season since 2008, but momentum was quickly halted in Week 2 when quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was diagnosed with his third concussion in two years. Later in the season, a hip injury sidelined him for the final two games, bringing his total games missed to six — another frustrating chapter in what has been an injury-marred career in Miami.
Tagovailoa’s best and only fully healthy season came in 2023, when he started all 18 games, including the playoffs. He led all quarterbacks that year with an 88.6 PFF passing grade and logged 36 big-time throws on 600 attempts, doubling his previous career high from 2022.
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Miami has more than just this question mark this offseason.
Tyreek Hill is involved in ever-wandering trade rumors. Those could end up having a pretty direct impact on how successful Tagovailoa can be.
They’ve also added a bunch of quarterback depth behind Tagovailoa, at least a passive signal of their awareness of his injury worries.
But for now, Tua remains the man in Miami, and all parties involved are hoping that remains true for a long time.
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